Strategic Food Distribution Buyer | Negotiation & Inventory

Performance Foodservice; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Purchasing Professional to negotiate quality product purchases and maintain inventories to meet customer demand. The role collaborates within the department and cross-functions to support company objectives.

You will drive procurement strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure pricing accuracy while contributing to overall profitability and efficiency in America’s food distribution system.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service purchasing
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Excellent communication at all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel

Responsibilities

• Attain targeted profit margins and maintain product costing and pricing
• Implement buying strategies to procure cost-effective products
• Manage inventory levels of assigned product lines
• Dispose of obsolete inventory effectively
• Coordinate with vendors on orders, pricing, deliveries, and documentation
• Provide product and pricing information to sales staff
• Handle special projects as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Job description

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Purchasing Professional to negotiate quality product purchases and maintain inventories to meet customer demand. The role collaborates within the department and cross-functions to support company objectives.

You will drive procurement strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure pricing accuracy while contributing to overall profitability and efficiency in America’s food distribution system.