Purchasing Manager

Performance Food Group•Westlake, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Purchasing Manager, you will lead initiatives that contribute to the purchasing department running efficiently. You will perform people leader responsibilities, maintain various reports, and communicate with internal and external customers. A successful candidate will be able to lead the centralized buyers, identify new opportunities for customers, and collaborate with cross functional teams to add value for all our customers and suppliers. Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad-line solutions to the convenience retail industry. Our reputation of empowering customers, employees, and communities has allowed us to build over $23 Billion in revenue. Through our distribution centers, we offer a full range of products, programs, and solutions to customers across the U.S. and Canada.

Requirements

Ability to analyze multiple forms of data as it relates to the decision-making process.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Possess strong people leader skills.
Ability to motivate and collaborate with cross functional teams adding value for our customers and suppliers.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience with centralized purchasing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based programs.
Experience with Foodservice items/programs.
Proficiency in Power BI.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent business experience.
5 years related experience in wholesale/retail procurement or related field.
Familiarity and working knowledge of AS400.

Responsibilities

Motivate and mentor a group of centralized buyers.
Lead projects focused on company and department goals.
Lead customer centric improvement projects supporting various Core-Mark customers.
Identify training opportunities within the Purchasing Department.
Monitor company and department KPIs.
Identifying inventory opportunities and proactively offering creative solutions.
Build strong communications with Core-Mark Suppliers, Operations, Marketing and Sales.
Performs other related duties as assigned.