Strategic Foodservice Purchasing & Vendor Relations Buyer

Performance Food Group; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; 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, part of Performance Food Group, is seeking a purchaser to coordinate suppliers and negotiate terms to ensure reliable, high-quality product supply for Foodservice Distribution. Based in Marshall, MN, this role collaborates with procurement team to maintain stock levels and competitive pricing.

You will develop long-term contracts, select vendors, and service distribution centers during emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• 1 - 2 years purchasing or related area.

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/GED or Equivalent Experience

Bachelor's Degree: Business, supply chain or related area

Job description

Performance Foodservice, part of Performance Food Group, is seeking a purchaser to coordinate suppliers and negotiate terms to ensure reliable, high-quality product supply for Foodservice Distribution. Based in Marshall, MN, this role collaborates with procurement team to maintain stock levels and competitive pricing.

You will develop long-term contracts, select vendors, and service distribution centers during emergencies.