Procurement Specialist

PFG | Performance Good Group

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist provides clerical and administrative support to Purchasing management and staff to help ensure efficient department operations. The role interfaces with the Vice President of Purchasing, management, buyers, brokers, vendors, Information Technology personnel, customers, and, to a limited extent, other distributors. As a team member, the specialist may also perform other duties assigned to best serve the company.

The position follows a hybrid schedule of four days in the office and one day working remotely per week. The schedule may change based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Six to twelve months of procurement, warehouse, and/or administrative experience in a related area.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of procurement, warehouse, and/or administrative experience in a related area within the foodservice industry.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the department, including answering and routing phone calls promptly and efficiently.
• Handle incoming and outgoing electronic communications.
• Arrange management travel schedules and reservations as needed.
• Create presentations, reports, and forms using a personal computer as requested by management.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
• May train new purchasing staff to use the purchasing computer system and follow basic purchasing procedures.
• Back up purchasing administrative support during absences and when additional help is needed.
• Complete special projects as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive pay
• Growth opportunities
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED