VP, Procurement

Core-Mark; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; 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 in Richmond, VA, is seeking a VP of Procurement to set the enterprise procurement vision, strategy, governance, and performance across the organization. The role oversees sourcing, supplier management, contract strategy, procurement operations, risk management, and value creation initiatives.

The VP partners with finance, operations, legal, and business unit leaders to align procurement with profitability, compliance, and competitive advantage, while mentoring a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Procurement.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost reduction, and contract administration.
• Proven ability to lead large procurement functions and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, including budgeting and risk analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems, procurement analytics tools, and technology-enabled transformation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the enterprise procurement strategy aligned with long-term goals.
• Provide executive oversight for procurement operations across business units.
• Build and strengthen strategic supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply.
• Lead enterprise-level contract strategy and high-value negotiations.
• Identify and oversee cost-reduction and productivity initiatives across the supply chain.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, supplier performance, and risks.
• Align procurement decisions with financial targets and operational needs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement leadership team.
• Drive procurement analytics, spend analysis, and technology adoption.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

Skills

Strategic procurement leadership

Sourcing & supplier management

Contract negotiation

Analytical & financial acumen

ERP/procurement systems

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

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:

Position Details:

• This position is located onsite in Richmond, VA.
• Travel expectation, 30%

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:

The Vice President of Procurement is a senior enterprise executive responsible for setting the overall procurement vision, strategy, governance, and performance agenda across the organization. This role provides executive leadership over enterprise-wide sourcing, supplier management, contract strategy, procurement operations, commodity risk management, and value creation initiatives. The role is designed support the SVP procurement scope, which includes oversight of procurement activities, sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, cost-effective purchasing practices, market trend monitoring, risk mitigation, and procurement technology implementation.

The VP partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, legal, and business unit leaders, to ensure procurement strategies align with enterprise objectives, profitability goals, operational efficiency, compliance expectations, and competitive advantage.

Major Functional Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the enterprise procurement strategy, ensuring sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement operations are aligned with long-term business goals and cost savings objectives.
• Provide executive oversight for procurement operations across all major business units and procurement categories, including supplier-facing and internal procurement functions.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure quality, reliability, value, and continuity of supply.
• Lead enterprise-level contract strategy and high-value negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with legal, regulatory, corporate policy, and internal standards.
• Identify, sponsor, and oversee cost reduction, productivity improvement, and value creation initiatives across the supply chain.
• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, supplier performance, and supply chain risks to inform sourcing decisions and protect continuity of supply.
• Partner with finance, operations, legal, and other senior stakeholders to align procurement decisions with broader business priorities, financial targets, risk management requirements, and operational needs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement leadership team, including senior procurement leaders, VP-level leaders, Director-level leaders, and broader procurement teams.
• Drive continuous improvement through procurement analytics, spend analysis, process improvement, technology adoption, and best-in-class procurement practices.
• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies, food safety standards, regulatory requirements, trade regulations, and applicable internal controls.
• Provide executive updates to senior leadership regarding procurement performance, savings initiatives, supplier risks, market conditions, and strategic opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits:

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• 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

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field required.

• 10 or more years of progressive leadership experience in Procurement.
• Extensive experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain management, and enterprise-wide procurement leadership.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost reduction, productivity improvement, contract negotiation, and contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale procurement functions and influence senior stakeholders across organizational lines.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, including budgeting, cost management, risk analysis, and procurement performance measurement
• Experience with ERP systems, procurement systems, supplier management software, procurement analytics tools, spend analysis tools, and technology-enabled procurement transformation.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of procurement best practices, compliance, trade regulations, global sourcing, and risk management.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, technology-oriented mindset and a demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with commercial operations, including senior-level people leadership and P and L accountability.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• 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.