VP, Procurement

Performance Foodservice; Orlando (FL); 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 Foodservice in Orlando is seeking a procurement leader to manage all aspects of product procurement, including program negotiation with manufacturers, staffing, coaching, and driving profitability through vendor programs. The role covers forecasting, inventory control and supplier relations within a food distribution context.

Ideal candidates bring 6–10 years in procurement with supervisory experience and a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervises associates to include staffing, training, coaching and performance management.
• Manage inventory levels to optimize cash flow and service levels.
• Negotiate with vendors for best price and program.
• Interact with customers and vendors to ensure timely, accurate responses.
• Establish procedures to increase purchasing department efficiency.
• Develop purchasing strategies based on food distribution knowledge.
• May oversee marketing/merchandising functions.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Leadership

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Procurement systems

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

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.