Buyer, Food Service Distribution

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

The Buyer coordinates and identifies suppliers, negotiates price and quantity terms, and establishes long-term contracts to ensure an adequate supply of high-quality products for foodservice distribution at competitive prices. The posting identifies openings for Non Foods Buyer, Dairy Buyer, and Frozen, Dry, Grocery Buyer. The role supports grocery-dry and beverage categories and maintains established product in-stock service levels. It also assists with special-order requests and performs other duties as assigned to serve the company.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
1–2 years of purchasing or related experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related area.
2–4 years of purchasing or related experience within the foodservice industry.

Responsibilities

Select vendors based on their ability to provide continuous product supply, service level, responsiveness and innovation, product quality and value, relationships with competitors, and marketplace knowledge.
Maintain vendor relationships by resolving invoicing, product, and delivery problems.
Select products based on market application, product performance, alternate sources of supply, and vendor reputation.
Negotiate prices and order quantities based on customer orders, economic order points, warehouse efficiency, product promotions, and market conditions.
Negotiate long-term contracts based on supply needs and other purchasing considerations.
Obtain products and expedited delivery for distribution centers in emergency situations.
Provide product and pricing information to the sales force and recommend product-line pricing structures based on volume and margin.
Perform other related duties as assigned.