Buyer - On Site

Performance Foodservice; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits Day 1

Employee stock plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Performance Foodservice seeks a Purchasing Coordinator to identify suppliers, negotiate price and quantity terms, and establish long-term contracts to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality products for U.S. foodservice distribution.

The role maintains stock service levels and supports special orders as part of a collaborative team. The position emphasizes vendor selection, pricing strategy, and contract negotiation to optimize value, while sustaining strong relationships with suppliers and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years purchasing or related area.

Responsibilities

• Select vendors based on 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 needs, performance, supply sources, and vendor reputation.
• Negotiate prices and quantities ordered based on customer orders, volume discounts, and warehouse utilization.
• Negotiate long-term contracts under continuous supply considerations.
• Support distribution centers in emergencies by securing product and timely delivery.
• Provide pricing information to sales and advise on pricing structures based on volume and margins.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Vendor selection

Vendor relationships

Price negotiation

Contract negotiation

Supply chain coordination

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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

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