Procurement Coordinator

Performance Food Group (New); Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; 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 Food Group (New) in Suffolk, Virginia, is seeking an Administrative Liaison to support Procurement and Sales. This role involves handling inquiries, maintaining communication between departments, and providing administrative assistance.

The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, a high school diploma or equivalent, and an ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, 401K matching, and more.

Qualifications

• 0 - 6 Months of related experience required.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills are essential.
• Effective communication skills to assist sales personnel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between Procurement and Sales teams.
• act as a help desk resource for sales personnel.
• Maintain accurate information and assist with follow-up.

Skills

Strong administrative and organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Comfortable using computer systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

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 Purpose

Serves as an administrative liaison between Procurement and Sales, acting as a primary point of contact and internal help desk for sales personnel. This role supports the Procurement team by receiving questions, researching information in company systems, and escalating issues to the Purchasing Manager when needed. The position is highly administrative in nature and helps ensure effective communication and coordination between departments.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the Procurement and Sales teams.
• Act as a help desk resource for sales personnel by responding to questions and requests.
• Receive inquiries from Sales and research answers using internal systems and available tools.
• Escalate questions or issues to the Purchasing Manager when additional review or resolution is needed.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with sales personnel regarding product, purchasing, or order-related questions.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Procurement function.
• Maintain accurate information and assist with follow-up to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Support communication flow between departments to improve responsiveness and service.
• Perform other administrative and support duties as assigned.
• Comply with all company policies and standards.

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

Work Experience:

• 0 - 6 Months Related experience

Required Qualifications:

• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through on open questions.
• Comfortable using computer systems to research information and respond to inquiries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word preferred.

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. The company policies are available for review: EEO Policy, "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement, and Pay Transparency Policy Statement.