COP Buyer

Performance Foodservice; California (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; 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 is seeking a result-driven buyer to negotiate protein purchases, maintain inventory, and support customer demand in a fast-paced food distribution environment.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years in purchasing or related area and a High School Diploma or GED. We offer competitive pay with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits to support day-one health and wellness, education assistance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Competitive pay ($77,500 - $99,500) including a 20% bonus opportunity, 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 ($77,500 - $99,500) including a 20% bonus opportunity, 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

2-4 years Purchasing or related area