Buyer, Specialized

Performance Food Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Other benefits

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Orlando, FL is seeking a Purchasing Associate to negotiate prices for quality protein products and maintain inventories to meet customer demand.

You will work with cross-functional teams, implement cost-effective buying strategies, and manage vendor relationships to support the company’s food distribution goals.

The role emphasizes teamwork and a safe, inclusive environment, with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• 1–2 years Purchasing or related area.

Responsibilities

• Attain targeted profit margins through product costing and pricing; prepare accurate purchase orders.
• Implement buying strategies to maximize cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage protein inventory to designated goals; minimize obsolete stock.
• Coordinate with vendors on orders, deliveries and pricing; assist sales with product info.
• Perform special projects and related duties as needed.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

Inventory management

Vendor management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• 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 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 negotiating the purchase of quality protein products at competitive prices and maintaining adequate inventories to meet customer demand. Functions as a team member within the department and cross-functions, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities

• Attain targeted profit margins as determined by the company’s business goals. Maintain product costing and pricing and ensure accurate purchase orders.


• Effectively implement buying/purchasing strategies such that product is purchased in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.


• Manage protein inventory levels to the designated goal level.


• Effectively manage the disposition of obsolete protein inventory.


• Consult with vendors regarding current orders and new protein products. Initiate orders, schedule deliveries and process related paperwork and documentation. Provide product and pricing information to sales staff. Investigate protein product quality complaints.


• Complete special projects, as needed.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

1 – 2 years Purchasing or related area