Supv, Procurement

Core-Mark; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; 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 Food Group is seeking a Procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management in a fast-paced wholesale distribution environment. This onsite role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and 3–5 years of procurement experience in foodservice or food retail.

You will optimize costs, ensure on-time delivery, and collaborate with sales and operations. The successful candidate will maintain ERP records, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Proficient in Excel is essential.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• 3–5 years procurement experience in wholesale distribution, preferably Foodservice or Food Retail.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
• Ensure fill rates of 99.6% or higher while maintaining inventory targets.
• Reduce inventory write-offs by managing dead, obsolete, and overstocked products.
• Ensure product costs are correct and maximize margin by managing cost of goods.
• Serve as liaison between sales and procurement teams.
• Analyze market trends and cost drivers.
• Evaluate supplier performance through KPIs and reviews.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement.
• Lead and/or support cross-functional sourcing projects.
• Maintain procurement records in ERP systems.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and analyze spending patterns.
• Prepare procurement reports and provide strategic insights.
• Resolve procurement-related issues.
• Analyze customer, sales, and procurement data to support strategic decision-making related to customer transitions, service implementation, and account closures.
• Coordinate procurement-related activities for new customer onboarding and changes.
• Oversee customer offboarding activities, including inventory disposition, supplier communication, and inventory risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain metrics to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within scope.
• Evaluate sales forecasts and customer demand trends.
• Record and maintain weekly buyer metrics and support metric goals.

Skills

Excel

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Written and verbal communication

Procurement experience (3-5 years)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Business / Supply Chain or related

Tools

AS400

Job description

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

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

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises include staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
• Ensure fill rates of 99.6% or higher while maintaining inventory targets.
• Reduce inventory write-off exposure by managing dead, obsolete, and overstocked products.
• Ensure product costs are correct and consistent; maximize margin by managing cost of goods.
• Serve as a liaison between sales and procurement team
• Analyze market trends and cost drivers.
• Evaluate supplier performance through KPIs and reviews.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement team.
• Lead and/or support cross-functional sourcing projects.
• Maintain procurement records in ERP systems.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and analyze spending patterns.
• Prepare procurement reports and provide strategic insights.
• Resolve procurement-related issues.
• Analyze customer, sales, and procurement data to support strategic decision-making related to customer transitions, service implementation, and account closures.
• Coordinate procurement-related activities associated with new customer onboarding and customer changes.
• Oversee customer offboarding activities, including inventory disposition, supplier communication, and inventory risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain metrics to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within scope.
• Evaluate sales forecasts and customer demand trends.
• Record and maintain weekly buyer metrics and support metric goals.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm - Onsite Position

Benefits

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Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be proficient in Excel.
• Highly detail-oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum 3-5 years procurement experience in wholesale distribution, preferably Foodservice or Food Retail.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Onsite Position

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Business, supply chain or related area
• Preferred AS400 experience.

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.