Senior Buyer

Core-Mark; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a procurement professional to coordinate supplier relations and negotiate terms for Foodservice Distribution. The role emphasizes maintaining stock levels, improving product sourcing, and supporting sales teams with accurate purchasing decisions.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and is an on-site role with no option for remote work. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required).
• Office-based role with no remote work option (on-site).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; strong general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Place and manage purchase orders for assigned vendors, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Conduct category reviews and negotiate pricing for promotions and programs.
• Source new products at quality and cost-effective levels for customers and company.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and create action plans to reduce stock.
• Coordinate with account managers and vendors, answering questions professionally and promptly.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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

Position 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. May assist with training. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Place PO's for assigned vendors and manage confirmations, deliveries and stock accordingly


• Responsible for ongoing training and development of the assigned categories.


• Conducts regularly scheduled category reviews with suppliers and brokers to determine growth and training opportunities.


• With guidance will negotiate pricing for sales promotions and programs.


• Source new products at the best possible quality and price for both the customer and the company


• Identifies and manages slow moving, obsolete inventory and shrink. Create a plan of action to move inventory


• Interacts with both account managers and vendors, answers their questions in a professional, timely and quality manner


• Consults with company personnel regarding customer requests, product specifications, quality, and other issues as necessary


• Responds to sales and customer service requests and inquiries timely, professionally, and accurately.


• Communicate with sales and customer service on all purchasing related issues that will affect our customers (including, but not limited to, manufacturer shortages, price changes, etc.)


• Work with Purchasing Manager to review reporting for the category sales, growth, and overall gross profit of the assigned categories


• Work with Purchasing Manager to consolidate inventory to minimize number of SKU's stocked in house and identify opportunities to convert products to preferred suppliers


• Work with Purchasing Manager to manage existing marketing programs and negotiate new marketing programs where needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

This role is in office with no option for remote work

Preferred qualifications:

• Be organized, detail oriented and a good multi-tasker


• Have excellent computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, specifically Excel & Outlook


• Have strong written and verbal communication skills


• Have a high sense of urgency


• Minimum of 1 year Food Procurement/Buying experience

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.