Purchasing Leader (Mgr/Director/VP)

Julius Silvert, Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual performance bonus

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development and training programs

Job summary

A prominent food distribution company is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to optimize sourcing strategies and strengthen supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of purchasing experience in food distribution, with strong negotiation and vendor management skills. This full-time position offers comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) match, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience in food distribution.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies for specialty food products.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Partner with sales teams to manage aged inventory.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Overview

Julius Silvert is looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to optimize sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier relationships, and improve inventory efficiencies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, systematic, and thrives in a fast-paced food distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies for specialty food products.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality and competitive pricing.
• Partner with sales teams to manage aged inventory and assess new product viability.
• Optimize purchasing operations by improving contract management and freight coordination.
• Analyze supplier performance and adjust strategies to maximize efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience in food distribution.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive business objectives.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match and paid time off.
• Career development and training programs.
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off

EEO

Our company recruits hires and promotes individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the job, or any other status protected by law, all in accordance with applicable Federal, State or Local Laws.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services and Wholesale Food and Beverage