VP, Procurement

Core-Mark; Minnesota; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401k employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Minnesota is seeking a procurement leader responsible for all aspects of product procurement, vendor negotiations, and staff development. You will hire, train, coach, and manage staff while aligning with senior management to meet profitability goals and optimize inbound freight programs.

The role requires 6–10 years in procurement with supervisory experience, a Bachelor's degree, and CPP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of procurement with supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• CPP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staffing, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Negotiate with vendors for best price and program.
• Manage inventory levels to optimize cash flow and service levels.
• Respond to customer and vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Improve purchasing processes and procurement strategies.
• Potentially lead marketing/merchandising activities.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Staff coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPP certification

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

Position Purpose

Responsible for managing all aspects of product procurement, including program negotiation with manufacturers, hiring, training, coaching and counseling of all staff members; achieving corporate goals as established by the senior management team, ensuring corporate profitability as related to vendor bill-back and inbound freight programs, development and execution of annual marketing programs. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
• Manage an acceptable level of inventory which best enhances the company's financial position. Negotiate with vendors for best price and program. Dispose of proprietary inventory of lost customers. Manage inventory dollar levels to achieve optimum cash flow and service level.
• Interact with customers and vendors in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensure customers' and vendors' questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Respond to customer inquiries. Maintain fill rate service levels to company's standards.
• Establish procedures which increase the efficiency of the purchasing department and allow the department to function at the highest level of productivity.
• Improve purchasing strategies and processes based upon knowledge of the food distribution industry. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and continued development in the foodservice industry.
• May be responsible for managing the marketing / merchandising function.

Benefits

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Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

6-10 years Procurement or related area with supervisory experience.

Preferred qualifications

Bachelors degree

10+ years Procurement with supervisory/management experience in foodservice industry.

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

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.