VP, Procurement

Performance Foodservice; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; 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 in Orlando, FL is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee all aspects of product procurement, negotiate with manufacturers, and lead a team of procurement staff. You will drive vendor programs, manage inventory, and align procurement with corporate goals to optimize profitability and service levels.

The role emphasizes staff development, negotiation excellence, and strategic procurement activities within a fast-paced food distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and vendor management.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement activities across suppliers and programs.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure best price and terms.
• Manage inventory levels to optimize cash flow and service levels.
• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate staff within the procurement team.
• Develop and execute annual marketing and vendor programs.
• Establish processes to improve purchasing efficiency and department productivity.

Skills

Procurement

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Job description

• 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 Description

• 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

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.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 6-10 years Procurement or related area with supervisory experience.