Head of Procurement & Vendor Strategy

Performance Foodservice; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness (Day 1 benefits)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Orlando is seeking a procurement leader to oversee all aspects of product procurement, negotiate with manufacturers, hire and coach staff, and drive programs that support corporate profitability.

You will supervise associates, optimize inventory levels, interact with customers and vendors, and continually improve purchasing strategies to stay competitive in the food distribution industry.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 6-10 years Procurement or related area with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
• Manage an acceptable level of inventory which best enhances the company’s financial position. Negotiate with vendors for best price and program. Dispose of proprietary inventory of lost customers. Manage inventory dollar levels to achieve optimum cash flow and service level.
• Interact with customers and vendors in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensure customers' and vendors' questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Respond to customer inquiries. Maintain fill rate service levels to company’s standards.
• Establish procedures which increase the efficiency of the purchasing department and allow the department to function at the highest level of productivity.
• Improve purchasing strategies and processes based upon knowledge of the food distribution industry. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and continued development in the foodservice industry.
• May be responsible for managing the marketing / merchandising function.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Performance Foodservice in Orlando is seeking a procurement leader to oversee all aspects of product procurement, negotiate with manufacturers, hire and coach staff, and drive programs that support corporate profitability.

You will supervise associates, optimize inventory levels, interact with customers and vendors, and continually improve purchasing strategies to stay competitive in the food distribution industry.