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Performance Foodservice; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Cincinnati seeks an experienced Food Purchasing Specialist to coordinate supplier selection, negotiate price and terms, and establish long-term contracts to ensure a steady, high-quality supply of dry grocery items.

The role involves forecasting, planning, placing purchase orders, monitoring pricing, and working strategically with vendors to maintain inventory and service levels, while collaborating with the sales team to address customer needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in food purchasing/procurement; experience with a food distributor is preferred.
• Customer-focused; gather feedback from the sales team to guide decisions.
• Experience purchasing dry grocery items (food, canned goods, pantry items, spices, dry pastas, rice, imported items).
• Forecasting, planning, placing purchase orders, monitoring pricing, working with vendors, maintaining inventory and service levels.

Responsibilities

• Select vendors based on continuous supply, service level, and market understanding.
• Maintain vendor relationships by resolving invoicing/product/delivery issues.
• Select products based on market fit, performance, and value.
• Negotiate prices and quantities based on customer orders and market conditions.
• Negotiate long-term contracts for continuous supply.
• Support distribution centers during emergencies with timely product delivery.
• Provide pricing and product information to sales for pricing decisions.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Job Description

• Ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of professional experience in food purchasing / food procurement. Experience buying for a food distributor preferred.


• Looking for a person committed to taking care of the customer and accustomed to gathering customer feedback from the sales team to guide decisions.


• This position is responsible for purchasing dry grocery items - food, canned goods, pantry items, spices, dry pastas, rice, imported items...etc.


• Ideal candidate will be experienced in forecasting, planning, placing purchase orders, monitoring pricing, working strategically with vendors, maintaining inventory levels, and maintaining service levels.

Position Details

• Ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of professional experience in food purchasing / food procurement. Experience buying for a food distributor preferred.


• Looking for a person committed to taking care of the customer and accustomed to gathering customer feedback from the sales team to guide decisions.


• This position is responsible for purchasing dry grocery items - food, canned goods, pantry items, spices, dry pastas, rice, imported items...etc.


• Ideal candidate will be experienced in forecasting, planning, placing purchase orders, monitoring pricing, working strategically with vendors, maintaining inventory levels, and maintaining service levels.

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

Job Summary

Coordinate and identify suppliers of product, negotiate price and quantity terms and establish long-term contracts to ensure adequate supply of high quality products for Foodservice Distribution at competitive prices. Maintain established service levels for product in-stock. Assist with special order requests. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Job Responsibilities

• Select vendors based upon their ability to provide a continuous supply of product; overall service level; responsiveness to the market as shown through product innovation; quality and value of product; relationships with competitors; and their understanding of the marketplace.


• Maintain relationships with vendors by resolving problems with invoicing, product, or delivery to ensure quality service and longevity of relationships.


• Select product based upon application to our market, product performance, alternate sources of supply, and overall reputation of vendor.


• Negotiate prices and quantities ordered based upon customer orders, economic order point (volume discount vs. efficient utilization of warehousing space), promotion of product, and overall market conditions.


• Negotiate long-term contracts based upon same considerations and need for continuous supply.


• Service distribution centers for emergency situations through obtaining product and delivery on an expedient basis.


• Provides product and pricing information to sales force and make recommendations regarding pricing structure for product lines based upon volume and margin considerations.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience


• 1 - 2 years purchasing or related area

Compensation

75000-85000