OpCo Purchasing Manager

Performance Food Group • Portland, OR

270d • $90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America — offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada. The OpCo Purchasing Manager will report directly to the OpCo President and ensure that the OpCo has the right products at the right time to meet customer needs by collaborating closely with a centralized purchasing team to execute purchasing strategies. This role involves managing local suppliers for fresh dairy and produce, optimizing inventory levels, analyzing demand forecasts, and working with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in fill rates and earned income.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in related field or equivalent experience/training within the field.
• 2 or more years of combined buying, inventory management, sales, or category management experience.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years category management experience.
• Experience negotiating merchandising income opportunities.
• Experience managing short shelf-life product (food, produce, dairy, etc.).
• Ability to analyze multiple forms of data as it relates to the decision-making process.
• Demonstrated professional leadership and negotiation abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and problem solve.
• Able to work independently and communicate effectively (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Excel, other Microsoft Office products, and Windows-based programs.
• Familiarity or working knowledge of R6, AS400 and SAP highly desired.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of vendors.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn principles and practices of Purchasing, Sales, and Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure OpCo specific needs (new customers, operational constraints, seasonality, etc.) are addressed.
• Communicate purchasing specific initiatives that would impact operational personnel.
• Establish solid relationships with corporate purchasing team.
• Meet with OpCo president monthly to review and discuss the 'traffic report' from previous period.
• Address inventory concerns including aging, overstock, and spoils risk.
• Prepare and communicate customer specific scorecards as needed.
• Track spoils and spoils risk, partner with corporate purchasing to reduce spoils risk.
• Monitor late PO reports and provide action steps to corporate purchasing team or OpCo receiving department.
• Review and maintain forecasting and inventory levels to ensure achievement of targeted fill rate for assigned suppliers.
• Manage all aspects of the inner house and DCIS process between Core-Mark OpCos.
• Act as the buyer of record for all purchasing activity between assigned Core-Mark OpCo and PFG OpCos.
• Monitor and communicate all purchasing aspects of our PFG Food Service programs to OpCo and corporate associates.
• Review and execute Sku Rationalization process.
• Create RPO returns for regulated suppliers in SAP OpCos.
• Negotiate with suppliers to develop and execute OpCo specific income opportunities.
• Maintain promotions and allowance with assigned vendors.
• Track and manage speed to market programs for regulated suppliers.
• Engage and facilitate marketing initiatives with customers such as flyers and ads.
• Assist with OpCo or regional Expo/Trade Shows as needed.
• Manage audit process to ensure all deductions are legitimate.
• Travel when required for position (less than 10%).
• Understand and review OpCo P&L.
• Maintain safe work environment, adhere to safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401K Employer Matching.
• Education Assistance.
• Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree