Buyer, Specialized - Produce

Core-Mark; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; 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 Foodservice, a broadline distributor within the Performance Food Group family, is seeking a Produce Purchaser to negotiate quality produce at competitive prices and maintain inventories to meet customer demand.

You will work with vendors, sales staff, and cross-functional teams to optimize pricing, secure favorable terms, and ensure timely deliveries while supporting the distribution network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• 1-2 years Purchasing or related area.
• Associates/2-year technical: Procurement, business management or related area.
• 2-4 years of purchasing produce and/or perishables experience within foodservice industry.
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

Responsibilities

• Attain targeted profit margins as determined by the company's business goals. Maintain produce costing and pricing and ensure accurate purchase orders.
• Effectively implement buying/purchasing strategies such that produce 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 produce inventory.
• Consult with vendors regarding current orders and new produce products. Initiate orders, schedule deliveries and process related paperwork and documentation. Provide product and pricing information to sales staff. Investigate produce product quality complaints.
• Complete special projects, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Produce procurement

Foodservice knowledge

CPP certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates/2-year technical: Procurement, business management or related area

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

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 produce 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 produce costing and pricing and ensure accurate purchase orders.
• Effectively implement buying/purchasing strategies such that produce 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 produce inventory.
• Consult with vendors regarding current orders and new produce products. Initiate orders, schedule deliveries and process related paperwork and documentation. Provide product and pricing information to sales staff. Investigate produce product quality complaints.
• Complete special projects, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

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 of purchasing produce and/or perishables 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.