Vice President of Procurement

PFG | Performance Good Group

1d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Responsible for managing all aspects of product procurement, including program negotiation with manufacturers, hiring, training, coaching and counseling of all staff members; achieving corporate goals as established by the senior management team, ensuring corporate profitability as related to vendor bill-back and inbound freight programs, development and execution of annual marketing programs. Manages product portfolio to meet the customer needs while maximizing local and corporate earnings. Conducts large opportunity product cuttings with current and potential customers to penetrate existing customers and help on board new customers. This leader is a member of the OpCo senior leadership team, reporting to the Opco President, and is responsible for management and direction of the Procurement staff, achieving performance metrics, expense and revenue management, support of the sales team and compliance with established safety standards and government regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
10 years + in procurement or related area with supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Masters/MBA
10 years + of experience leading the procurement function in the foodservice industry
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

Responsibilities

Supervise associates to include, but not limited to staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
Manage an acceptable level of inventory which best enhances the company’s financial position. Negotiate with vendors for best price and program. Dispose of proprietary inventory of lost customers. Manage inventory dollar levels to achieve optimum cash flow and service level.
Interact with customers and vendors in a friendly, timely and manner; ensure customers' and vendors' questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Respond to customer inquiries. Maintain fill rate service levels to company’s standards.
Establish procedures which increase the efficiency of the purchasing department and allow the department to function at the highest level of productivity.
Improve purchasing strategies and processes based upon knowledge of the food distribution industry. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and continued development in the foodservice industry.
May be responsible for managing the marketing / merchandising function and beverage-chemical team.
Manage in house logistics department functions, maximizing control of inbound freight.
Responsible for all marketing functions including, but not limited to, Food Shows; Market Focused Shows; Meal Ticket, Insights and Impacts; Social Media; Sales Incentive Promotions; Customer Focused Promotions; New Product Launches and Segmented Catalogs.
Maximize vendor financial participation and activity.
Participate and lead strategic bid analysis for large potential and existing customers.
Works closely with Sales Specialists including Corporate Chef, Brands Manager(s), non-foods Manager(s), seafood Business Development Manager(s) and Center of Plate (COP) Business Development Manager(s).
Responsible for growth and development of Performance Food Group (PFG) exclusive brands.
Performs other related duties as assigned.