Director of Purchasing

Performance Food Group (New); Lebanon (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company located in Lebanon, TN, is seeking a Procurement Director. This role entails developing a standardized category management platform and driving procurement performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in supplier and talent management, and the ability to integrate procurement objectives with business goals. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in category management and procurement.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to develop high performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a standardized category management platform.
• Implement performance management and compliance strategies.
• Drive improved procurement performance.
• Build relationships with key business decision makers.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Supplier management

Performance management

Talent management

E-commerce integration

Job description

Company Description:

PFG Customized Distribution meets the unique needs of some of America's most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Fridays, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, PFG Customized serves customers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries.

Job Description:

Position Details:

• This position is located in Lebanon, TN, and onsite 4 days a week with one remote day.

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

The Procurement Director position will perform the following duties:

• 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,
• Develops and retains high performing staff
• Links procurement and category management business plans to supplier partner strategies,
• Develops relationships with key business decision makers internally and externally,
• Integrates e-commerce into the long-range procurement/category management strategic plan.