• Performance Metro NY (0610), NJ
  • Autofill and Review
4 days ago

Job Description

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 Summary:

Responsible for negotiating the purchase of quality import/international products at competitive prices and maintaining adequate inventories to meet customer demand. Functions as a team member within the department and cross-functions, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Attain targeted profit margins as determined by the company's business goals. Maintain product costing and pricing and ensure accurate purchase orders.
  • Effectively implement buying/purchasing strategies such that product is purchased in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
  • Manage inventory levels to the designated goal level.
  • Consult with vendors regarding current orders and new import specialty items late orders, schedule deliveries and process related paperwork and documentation. Provide product and pricing information to sales staff. Investigate product quality complaints.
  • Complete special projects, as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

1 - 2 years Purchasing or related area

Preferred Qualifications

Associates/2-year technical: Procurement, business management or related area

Knowledge and sourcing of International Specialties foodservice products

2-4 years Purchasing experience within 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPerformance Metro NY (0610), NJ

Skills

  • Consultingunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Employee Benefitsunmatched
  • Inventory Levelsunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Order Deliveryunmatched
  • Procurement Managementunmatched
  • Product Costingunmatched
  • Product Documentationunmatched
  • Product Pricingunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Stock Purchase Plansunmatched

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