Dir, Procurement

Performance Food Group (New); New Windsor (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a procurement leader to develop and execute a standardized category management platform aimed at improving financial performance. The role drives policy development, performance and supplier management, and IT integration to align with broader business objectives.

The incumbent will lead teams in supply chain, establish accountabilities, and build relationships with key internal and external decision makers. Experience in foodservice is highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Foodservice/food manufacturing experience highly desired.
• Experience leading supply chain teams and vendor management.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; PowerPoint working knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a standardized category management platform to improve financial performance.
• Implements components including process/policy development, performance management, compliance, talent and supplier management, and IT integration.
• Supports accountability within procurement and category management at multiple levels.
• Communicates policies and business drivers clearly and compellingly.
• Drives improved procurement performance and aligns objectives with supplier strategies.
• Links procurement and category plans to supplier partner strategies; develops relationships with key decision makers.
• Assesses staff competencies and develops high performing teams.

Skills

Category management

Procurement

Team leadership

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

E-commerce integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

College degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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:

• Develops and executes a standardized category management platform via strategic component implementation in order to improve the company's financial performance .
• Implements components include process and policy development, performance management, compliance management, talent management, supplier management, IT integration, and internal relationship building.
• Supports functional activities include establishing accountabilities at different levels within procurement and category management
• Communicates policies and business drivers clearly and compellingly
• Drives improved procurement performance
• integrates procurement and category management objectives with business' objectives
• Assesses staff competencies,
• Developes and retains high performing staff
• Links procurement and category management business plans to supplier partner strategies,
• Developes relationships with key business decision makers internally and externally,
• Integrates e-commerce into the long range procurement/category management strategic plan.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred qualifications:

• Four-year college degree in business or related field, or equivalent field experience required
• Experience in foodservice or food manufacturing companies highly desired
• Experience managing and leading teams within supply chain functions, inventory management, vendor management purchasing, or other food service/ distribution related functions such as merchandising, category management, and/or sales operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, and Excel; working knowledge of PowerPoint

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.