Director of Procurement - Food products for Foodservice!

Core-Mark; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Mark is seeking a Director of Procurement to manage all aspects of product procurement for the Operating Company. The ideal candidate will lead a procurement team, enhance financial performance through strategic initiatives, and have a strong background in the foodservice industry. A Bachelor's degree is required, with preference given to those holding an MBA. Exceptional leadership skills and proficiency in Excel are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years + experience in procurement or related area with supervisory experience.
• Proficient in Excel.
• 10 years + experience leading procurement/merchandising in foodservice industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of product procurement including managing team performance.
• Develop and execute a standardized category management platform.
• Drive improved procurement performance and integrate objectives with business goals.

Skills

Procurement

Leadership

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Masters/MBA

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

The Director of Procurement is responsible for all aspects of product procurement for the Operating Company to include, leading and managing procurement team performance as measured by fill rates, inventory levels, and turns, dead and obsolete inventory, margin and cost of goods, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) reduction or consolidation and supplier credits.

Serve as a liaison to field for support on procurement issues. Directly responsible for managing several team members. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

• Develop and execute a standardized category management platform via strategic component implementation in order to improve the company's financial performance.
• Implement components to 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.
• Develops and retains high performing staff.
• Links procurement and category management business plans to supplier partner strategies.
• Develop relationships with key business decision makers internally and externally.
• Integrates e-commerce into the long-range procurement/category management strategic plan.

Required Qualifications

5 years + in procurement or related area with supervisory experience

Proficient in Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and/or Masters/MBA

10 years + of experience leading the procurement/merchandising function in the foodservice industry.

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.