Buyer, Specialized

Performance Food Group (New); Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 (New) is seeking a purchasing professional responsible for negotiating protein purchases, maintaining inventory to meet customer demand, and supporting sales with pricing and product information.

The role emphasizes cost-effective sourcing, vendor coordination, and execution of procurement strategies to align with company goals and profitability.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Associates/2-year technical: Procurement

2-4 years Purchasing experience within foodservice industry

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

Job description

Company Description:

PFG Specialty is a family of premium, center of the plate processing companies, dedicated to delivering the highest-quality products and services to discerning restaurants. Our skilled professionals source, process, and distribute the finest meat and seafood available. With facilities located in New England, Wisconsin, and Florida, the Specialty companies offer the expertise of local craftspeople, backed by decades of experience in the foodservice industry.

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.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

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

Preferred qualifications:

• Associates/2-year technical: Procurement, business management or related area
• 2-4 years Purchasing experience within foodservice industry
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

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.