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Cheney Brothers, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; 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

Cheney Brothers, Inc. is seeking a purchasing-focused team member to coordinate supplier sources, negotiate prices and quantities, and establish long‑term contracts for high‑quality products in Foodservice Distribution.

The role supports in‑stock service levels and assists with special orders. The ideal candidate has purchasing or related experience, with 0–6 months in related roles, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 0–6 months related experience.
• Purchasing or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Select vendors based upon their ability to provide a continuous supply of product and overall service level.
• Maintain relationships with vendors by resolving invoicing, product, or delivery issues to ensure quality service.
• Select products based on market fit, performance, and supplier reputation.
• Negotiate prices and quantities ordered based on customer orders, volume discounts, and market conditions.
• Negotiate long‑term contracts to ensure continuous supply.
• Support distribution centers for urgent needs with timely procurement and delivery.
• Provide product and pricing information to the sales team and advise on pricing structures.
• Perform other duties as assigned and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Purchasing

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Benefits

• 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

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 Purpose

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.

Major Functional 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 duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications

Required Education

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Work Experience

• 0 - 6 Months - Related Experience

Required Qualifications

• Purchasing or related experience.