Seafood Procurement Specialist — Foodservice

Performance Food Group; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group seeks a protein purchasing professional responsible for negotiating quality protein purchases, maintaining inventories and supporting sales teams with pricing information. The role emphasizes cost efficiency, vendor collaboration and inventory control within a fast-paced foodservice environment.

Responsibilities include managing margins, PO accuracy, supplier communications, and addressing product quality issues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; related experience acceptable.
• 1-2 years Purchasing or related area.
• Associates/2-year technical in Procurement or related area preferred.
• 2-4 years Purchasing experience in foodservice industry preferred.
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attain targeted profit margins as determined by company goals; maintain product costing and pricing; ensure accurate purchase orders.
• Implement buying/purchasing strategies to procure cost-effectively and efficiently.
• Manage protein inventory to designated goals.
• Disposition of obsolete protein inventory.
• Consult with vendors regarding orders and new protein products; initiate orders and schedule deliveries; provide pricing info to sales staff.
• Investigate protein product quality complaints and complete special projects as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Pricing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Associates/2-year technical: Procurement, business management or related area

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

Job description

Performance Food Group seeks a protein purchasing professional responsible for negotiating quality protein purchases, maintaining inventories and supporting sales teams with pricing information. The role emphasizes cost efficiency, vendor collaboration and inventory control within a fast-paced foodservice environment.

Responsibilities include managing margins, PO accuracy, supplier communications, and addressing product quality issues.