Import Specialized Buyer

Performance Food Group; Elizabeth (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; 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, a division of Performance Food Group, is seeking a detail‑oriented purchaser to secure quality imports at favorable prices and maintain inventory levels to meet customer demand.

You will collaborate with vendors and internal teams, implement cost‑saving strategies, and handle purchase orders, pricing, and documentation. A high school diploma and 1–2 years in purchasing are required, with CPP and associates credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• 1 - 2 years Purchasing or related area.
• Associates/2-year technical: Procurement, business management or related area.
• Knowledge and sourcing of International Specialties foodservice products.
• 2-4 years Purchasing experience within foodservice industry.
• CPP certification.

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 inventory levels to the designated goal level.
• Consult with vendors regarding current orders and new import specialty items late orders, schedule deliveries and process related paperwork and documentation. Provide product and pricing information to sales staff. Investigate product quality complaints.
• Complete special projects, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor relations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates/2-year technical: Procurement, business management or related area

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

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

Position Summary

Responsible for negotiating the purchase of quality import/international 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 inventory levels to the designated goal level.
• Consult with vendors regarding current orders and new import specialty items late orders, schedule deliveries and process related paperwork and documentation. Provide product and pricing information to sales staff. Investigate product quality complaints.
• Complete special projects, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

1 - 2 years Purchasing or related area

Preferred qualifications

Associates/2-year technical: Procurement, business management or related area

Knowledge and sourcing of International Specialties foodservice products

2-4 years Purchasing experience within foodservice industry

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

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.