Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

Company DescriptionPerformance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.Job DescriptionWe Deliver the Goods:Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much moreGrowth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution systemSafe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respectJob Summary:Coordinate and identify suppliers of product, negotiate price and quantity terms and establish long-term contracts to ensure adequate supply of high quality products for Foodservice Distribution at competitive prices. Maintain established service levels for product in-stock. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.quality and value of product; Maintain relationships with vendors by resolving problems with invoicing, product, or delivery to ensure quality service and longevity of relationships.Select product based upon application to our market, product performance, alternate sources of supply, and overall reputation of vendor.Negotiate prices and quantities ordered based upon customer orders, economic order point (volume discount vs. efficient utilization of warehousing space), promotion of product, and overall market conditions.Negotiate long-term contracts based upon same considerations and need for continuous supply.Service distribution centers for emergency situations through obtaining product and delivery on an expedient basis.Provides product and pricing information to sales force and make recommendations regarding pricing structure for product lines based upon volume and margin considerations.BenefitsClick Here for Benefits InformationRequired QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience1 - 2 years purchasing or related areaPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s Degree: Business, supply chain or related area2 - 4 years purchasing or related area within foodservice industryDivisionPerformance Foodservice Job CategoryProcurement Req Number150940BREEO StatementPerformance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. 1) our EEO Policy; (and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.Address Line 12901 Titan Row Ste 136StateFlorida LocationPerformance Orlando (1042) Job Location: Orlando, Florida (FL) Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Shift: 1st Shift