Strategic Plate Procurement Buyer – 20% Bonus

Performance Foodservice; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; 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 is seeking a procurement professional to coordinate supplier sources, negotiate terms, and establish long-term contracts to ensure a steady supply of high-quality products for foodservice distribution. You will maintain service levels and assist with special orders in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities include selecting vendors based on continuity, pricing, and market understanding, maintaining supplier relationships, and negotiating long-term contracts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years purchasing or related area.

Responsibilities

• Select vendors based on continuous supply, service level, and market fit.
• Maintain vendor relationships by resolving invoicing, product, or delivery issues.
• Negotiate prices and quantities based on customer orders and market conditions.
• Prepare long-term contracts to ensure continuous supply.
• Support distribution centers for emergencies with rapid product delivery.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Supply chain coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Performance Foodservice is seeking a procurement professional to coordinate supplier sources, negotiate terms, and establish long-term contracts to ensure a steady supply of high-quality products for foodservice distribution. You will maintain service levels and assist with special orders in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities include selecting vendors based on continuity, pricing, and market understanding, maintaining supplier relationships, and negotiating long-term contracts.