Senior Procurement Leader – Food Distribution & Growth

Keystone Distinction Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a procurement leader responsible for all aspects of product procurement, including vendor negotiations, staffing, training, and coaching to meet corporate profitability goals. The role oversees inbound freight programs and annual marketing program development within the procurement department.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing inventory to optimize cash flow, ensuring timely customer/vendor communication, and improving department

Qualifications

• Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• 6- 7+years in procurement or a related area with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution.
• Manage an acceptable level of inventory which best enhances the company's financial position. Negotiate with vendors for the best price and program.
• Interact with customers and vendors in a friendly, timely, and quality manner; ensure customers' and vendors' questions are answered accurately and promptly.
• Establish procedures which increase the efficiency of the purchasing department and allow the department to function at the highest level of productivity.
• Improve purchasing strategies and processes based upon knowledge of the food distribution industry. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and continued development in the foodservice industry.
• May be responsible for managing the marketing/merchandising function.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff coaching

Education

Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a procurement leader responsible for all aspects of product procurement, including vendor negotiations, staffing, training, and coaching to meet corporate profitability goals. The role oversees inbound freight programs and annual marketing program development within the procurement department.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing inventory to optimize cash flow, ensuring timely customer/vendor communication, and improving department