Senior Foodservice Buyer — Strategic Sourcing & Contracts

Performance Food Group; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice, a PFG company, seeks a procurement professional to coordinate supplier identification, negotiate prices and quantities, and establish long-term contracts to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality products for foodservice distribution. The role involves maintaining stock levels and supporting special orders.

The role requires 2–4 years of procurement/warehouse/administrative experience, with preferred candidates holding a Bachelor's in business or supply chain and CPP

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2-4 years Procurement, warehouse and / or administrative experience in related area.
• Bachelor's: Business, supply chain or related area.
• 4-6 years Procurement experience within foodservice industry experience.
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's: Business, supply chain or related area

Job description

Performance Foodservice, a PFG company, seeks a procurement professional to coordinate supplier identification, negotiate prices and quantities, and establish long-term contracts to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality products for foodservice distribution. The role involves maintaining stock levels and supporting special orders.

The role requires 2–4 years of procurement/warehouse/administrative experience, with preferred candidates holding a Bachelor's in business or supply chain and CPP