Procurement Specialist

Performance Foodservice; Lebanon (TN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; 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 is seeking an organized Purchasing Assistant for a hybrid role based in Lebanon, TN. The position supports Purchasing management and staff with clerical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient department operations.

You will interface with VPs, buyers, vendors, IT, and customers, performing varied duties, coordinating communications, and providing essential operational support. Relocation is not offered; reside within commuting distance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• 6-12 months procurement, warehouse, and/or administrative experience in related area.

Responsibilities

• Provide office administrative support for department, including answering phones and directing calls.
• Coordinate travel schedules and reservations for management as needed.
• Create presentations, reports and forms using personal computer as requested by management.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and follow through on issues promptly.
• May train new purchasing staff in the purchasing system and procedures; back up when needed.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

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 Friday's, 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.

Position Details

• Hybrid schedule: Four days in the office and one day working remotely per week. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

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

This is a hybrid position based in Lebanon, TN. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance is not available. Responsible for assisting Purchasing management and staff in the successful performance of their duties by performing necessary clerical and administrative support functions required to ensure the efficient operations of the department. Interfaces with Vice President, Purchasing, management, buyers, brokers, vendors, Information Technology personnel, customers, and has limited contact with other distributors. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide office administrative support for department to include but not limited to: answering phones and directing all calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently, communicate and handle incoming and outgoing electronic communications and arrange travel schedule and reservations for management, as needed.
• Create presentations, reports and forms using personal computer as requested by management.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
• May train new purchasing staff in the use of the purchasing computer system and in basic purchasing procedures. Back up purchasing administrative support in their absence and when extra help is needed.
• Special projects, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Required Experience: 6-12 Months of procurement, warehouse, and/or administrative experience in related area.

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of procurement, warehouse, and/or administrative experience in related area within foodservice industry.

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.