Procurement Specialist

Core-Mark; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1-day remote after 90 days

Job summary

Vistar is seeking an entry-level Procurement Specialist (Assistant Buyer) to optimize supply chain efficiency and drive business impact. You will communicate with vendors and internal teams, support buyers, analyze purchasing reports, and collaborate across functions to coordinate inventory and purchasing activities.

The role is ideal for recent graduates with a Supply Chain degree and offers a pathway to remote work after 90 days, aligning with our focus on compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 0-6 months of experience in procurement or related area.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be eager and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with vendors, internal stakeholders, and team members to ensure high levels of customer service and timely execution.
• Support Buyers in their day-to-day duties.
• Analyze and distribute key purchasing reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate inventory and purchasing activities.
• Ensure compliance with SOX policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Vendor relations

Reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Compliance

Learning mindset

Education

Supply Chain degree

Associate/Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack and beverage distributor with over 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the United States. Our success is rooted in working closely with our suppliers and customers to stay ahead of the latest snacking trends. Vistar has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities we do business in.

Job Description

The Procurement Specialist (Assistant Buyer) plays a key role in optimizing supply chain efficiency and driving business impact. The Procurement Specialist position will perform the following duties:

• • Communication: Communicate effectively with vendors, internal stakeholders, and team members in order to ensure high levels of customer service and timely execution
  • Replenishment Buyer Support: Support Buyers in their day-to-day duties
  • Reporting: Analyze and distribute key purchasing reports
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of inventory and purchasing activities
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with Vistar (PFG) and SOX policies and procedures
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

This is a great entry level position for a recent grad with a Supply Chain degree and/or folks wanting to start a career in Purchasing!

1-day remote opportunity after 90 days!

Benefits

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 0-6 months of experience in procurement or related area
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be eager and willing to learn

Preferred qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

• 6 months - 2 years of experience in procurement or related area
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

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.