Assistant Buyer

Performance Food Group (New); Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the Purchasing team by confirming purchase orders, invoicing customers, and processing drop ships. You will collaborate with customers, vendors and internal teams to ensure accurate orders and timely communication.

The role emphasizes administrative accuracy, pricing and sourcing assistance, and coordination across departments to support the company’s food distribution operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• 6 - 12 Months Procurement, warehouse and / or administrative experience in related area.
• 1 - 2 Years Procurement, warehouse and / or administrative experience in related area within foodservice industry (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting personnel within Purchasing confirming all purchase orders, invoicing customers and processing drop ships.
• Prepare orders to be dropped ship directly to customers.
• File all special orders.
• Assist in pricing and sourcing products based on product merchandising knowledge.
• Communicate and interact with customers, vendors and company personned in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensuring that customers' and vendors' questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Interface with management, warehouse personnel, and the Accounting, Multi-Unit Accounts, Customer Service, Transportation, and Information Services, in-house freight traffic management personnel, Vice President, Purchasing, and other Purchasing personnel .
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement experience

Warehouse experience

Administrative experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Equivalent Experience

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting personnel within Purchasing confirming all purchase orders, invoicing customers and processing drop ships. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and wide range of company personnel in a positive and proactive manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting personnel within Purchasing confirming all purchase orders, invoicing customers and processing drop ships.
• Prepare orders to be dropped ship directly to customers.
• File all special orders.
• Assist in pricing and sourcing products based on product merchandising knowledge.
• Communicate and interact with customers, vendors and company personned in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensuring that customers' and vendors' questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Interface with management, warehouse personnel, and the Accounting, Multi-Unit Accounts, Customer Service, Transportation, and Information Services, in-house freight traffic management personnel, Vice President, Purchasing, and other Purchasing personnel .
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

6 - 12 Months Procurement, warehouse and / or administrative experience in related area.

Preferred qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

1 - 2 Years Procurement, warehouse and / or administrative experience in related area within foodservice industry.

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.