Buyer, Warehouse/Food Distribution Exp! - Hybrid

Performance Foodservice; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from Day 1

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Purchasing professional in Illinois to negotiate purchases of quality products and maintain adequate inventories to meet customer demand.

The role operates within a collaborative team, supporting cross-functional efforts and performing duties to best serve the company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• 2 years Purchasing is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organization.
• Intermediate proficiency of MS Office and Excel.

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 assigned product line inventory levels to the designated goal level.
• Effectively manage the disposition of obsolete product line inventory.
• Consult with vendors regarding current orders and new product line products. Initiate orders, schedule deliveries and process related paperwork and documentation. Provide product and pricing information to sales staff. Investigate perishable product quality complaints.
• Complete special projects, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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

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 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 assigned product line inventory levels to the designated goal level.
• Effectively manage the disposition of obsolete product line inventory.
• Consult with vendors regarding current orders and new product line products. Initiate orders, schedule deliveries and process related paperwork and documentation. Provide product and pricing information to sales staff. Investigate perishable product quality complaints.
• Complete special projects, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

2 years Purchasing is required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organization

Intermediate proficiency of MS Office and Excel

Compensation

$55,000 - $75,000 based on experience