Buyer

PFG | Performance Good Group

19d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Coordinate and identify suppliers of product, negotiate price and quantity terms and establish long-term contracts to ensure adequate supply of high quality products for Foodservice Distribution at competitive prices. Maintain established service levels for product in-stock. Assist with special order requests. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
3+ years' foodservice distribution experience or 1+ years' purchasing experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree: Business, supply chain or related area
2+ years+ purchasing experience in the foodservice industry

Responsibilities

Maintain multi-line product replenishment from vendors and suppliers at competitive market pricing.
Generate purchase orders.
Maintain adequate inventory levels to ensure superior service levels to customers and sales team through use of industry standard Best Practice procedures.
Negotiate prices for special promotions and programs.
Achieve established gross profit levels while maintaining a competitive cost basis through negotiation and relationship development.
Interact and communicate both written and verbally with sales team, customers and vendors in a timely and informative manner on market conditions, delivery schedules, and product information.
Work in an environment that requires teamwork and the ability to work independently to maintain required job parameters.
Develop interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor, and trust, both internally and externally.
Identify and discount specific products that are slow moving, as well as dispose of the obsolete inventory by returning it to the vendor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.