Specialized Buyer - Poultry

Performance Foodservice; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in the United States is hiring a Purchasing professional focused on poultry category. You will negotiate prices, set costings, place purchase orders, and maintain inventory to meet customer demand across the distribution network.

Responsibilities include selecting suppliers, evaluating performance, managing pricing and terms, and partnering with sales to optimize product availability and cost efficiency. High school diploma and 1–2 years in purchasing preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing/inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Attain targeted profit margins and maintain product costing, pricing, and POs.
• Maintain accurate product costing, pricing, and purchase orders for poultry products.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies for cost-effective sourcing of poultry products.
• Select and evaluate suppliers based on reliability, service levels, quality, and value.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships by resolving issues related to quality, invoicing, and delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-2 years Purchasing or related area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Purchasing/Inventory systems

Job description

• 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

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:

Responsible for negotiating the purchase of quality protein products at competitive prices and maintaining adequate inventories to meet customer demand. Functions as a team member within the department and cross-functions, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Attain targeted profit margins as determined by the company's business goals. Maintain product costing and pricing and ensure accurate purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate product costing, pricing, and purchase orders for poultry products.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies that ensure poultry products are sourced in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Select and evaluate suppliers based on supply reliability, service levels, product quality, innovation, market responsiveness, and overall value.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships by resolving issues related to product quality, invoicing, delivery performance, and service concerns.
• Negotiate product pricing, purchase quantities, promotional opportunities, and long-term supply agreements to ensure a consistent supply of poultry products.
• Manage poultry inventory levels to achieve designated inventory goals while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Effectively manage the disposition of slow-moving and obsolete poultry inventory.
• Consult with vendors regarding current orders, market conditions, new poultry products, and industry trends.
• Initiate orders, schedule deliveries and process related documentation and records.
• Partner with sales teams by providing product availability, pricing information, and recommendations regarding pricing structures and product opportunities.
• Investigate poultry product quality concerns and collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.
• Complete special projects and strategic sourcing initiatives as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 1-2 years Purchasing or related area
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing/inventory management systems.