Purchasing Manager

Core-Mark; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead centralized purchasing efforts and drive efficiency across the department. You will mentor buyers, manage KPI reporting, and collaborate with suppliers, operations, marketing, and sales to add value for customers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in centralized purchasing, strong data analytics, Power BI proficiency, and excellent communication and leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams toward cost savings

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience with centralized purchasing.
• Proficiency in Power BI and data-driven decision making.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and mentor centralized buyers.
• Lead projects to achieve department goals.
• Identify and implement customer-focused purchasing improvements.
• Monitor KPIs and identify inventory opportunities.
• Collaborate with suppliers, operations, marketing and sales.

Skills

People leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description:

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad-line solutions to the convenience retail industry. Our reputation of empowering customers, employees, and communities has allowed us to build over $23 Billion in revenue. Through our distribution centers, we offer a full range of products, programs, and solutions to customers across the U.S. and Canada.

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:

As a Purchasing Manager, you will lead initiatives that contribute to the purchasing department running efficiently. You will perform people leader responsibilities, maintain various reports, and communicate with internal and external customers. A successful candidate will be able to lead the centralized buyers, identify new opportunities for customers, and collaborate with cross functional teams to add value for all our customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Motivate and mentor a group of centralized buyers.
• Lead projects focused on company and department goals.
• Lead customer centric improvement projects supporting various Core-Mark customers.
• Identify training opportunities within the Purchasing Department.
• Monitor company and department KPIs.
• Identifying inventory opportunities and proactively offering creative solutions.
• Build strong communications with Core-Mark Suppliers, Operations, Marketing and Sales.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Ability to analyze multiple forms of data as it relates to the decision-making process.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Possess strong people leader skills.
• Ability to motivate and collaborate with cross functional teams adding value for our customers and suppliers.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience with centralized purchasing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based programs.
• Experience with Foodservice items/programs.
• Proficiency in Power BI.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent business experience.
• 5 years related experience in wholesale/retail procurement or related field.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of AS400.

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.