Protein Buyer

Core-Mark; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; 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 seeks a purchasing professional to source suppliers and negotiate terms to ensure high-quality product supply at competitive prices for its foodservice distribution network.

You will maintain supplier relationships, select products, and negotiate contracts and pricing based on customer orders and market conditions, while supporting emergency distribution needs and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 1 - 2 years purchasing or related area.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, supply chain or related area.
• 2 - 4 years purchasing or related area within foodservice industry.

Responsibilities

• Select vendors based on ability to provide continuous supply, service level and market understanding.
• Maintain relationships with vendors by resolving invoicing, product, or delivery issues.
• Select products based on market fit, performance, and vendor reputation.
• Negotiate prices and quantities based on orders, volume and market conditions.
• Negotiate long-term contracts for continuous supply.
• Support distribution centers for emergency situations with timely product delivery.
• Provide product and pricing information to sales and advise on pricing structures.
• Purchase Center of the Plate items such as beef, chicken, pork, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Bachelor's Degree: Business, supply chain 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

Job Summary:

Coordinate and identify suppliers of product, negotiate price and quantity terms and establish long-term contracts to ensure adequate supply of high quality products for Foodservice Distribution at competitive prices. Maintain established service levels for product in-stock. Assist with special order requests. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Job Responsibilities:

• Select vendors based upon their ability to provide a continuous supply of product; overall service level; responsiveness to the market as shown through product innovation; quality and value of product; relationships with competitors; and their understanding of the marketplace.


• Maintain relationships with vendors by resolving problems with invoicing, product, or delivery to ensure quality service and longevity of relationships.


• Select product based upon application to our market, product performance, alternate sources of supply, and overall reputation of vendor.


• Negotiate prices and quantities ordered based upon customer orders, economic order point (volume discount vs. efficient utilization of warehousing space), promotion of product, and overall market conditions.


• Negotiate long-term contracts based upon same considerations and need for continuous supply.


• Service distribution centers for emergency situations through obtaining product and delivery on an expedient basis.


• Provides product and pricing information to sales force and make recommendations regarding pricing structure for product lines based upon volume and margin considerations.


• Position will be purchasing Center of the Plate items such as beef, chicken, pork, etc.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

1 - 2 years purchasing or related area

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree: Business, supply chain or related area

2 - 4 years purchasing or 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. 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.