Performance Food Group · 15 hours ago
Purchasing Specialist
Performance Food Group is a leader in food distribution, and they are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services. This role involves evaluating suppliers, maintaining purchase orders, and collaborating with internal departments to optimize supply chain operations.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Monitor special order items to ensure that they are moved as promised
Work with department managers to review dead/slow inventory and move to more appropriate warehouse(s)
Assist retrieving confirmations prior to receiving
Work within SAP platform reviewing dashboards, ensuring all items are addressed timely
Assist in sourcing products
Review and help project anticipated out of stock products
Address administrative challenges with product (missing pictures, information, etc.)
Work with vendors to ensure accurate descriptions
Adhere to rebill processes
Timely maintenance of an accurate database of vendor contacts
Appropriately address drop ship items
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
1 - 3 Years of Work Experience
Excellent organizational skills
Familiarity with inventory, scheduling and tracking software
Knowledge of SAP
Ability to effectively communicate with leaders verbally and written
Microsoft Office experience
Preferred
Associate's Degree/2-Year Technical
Benefits
Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Company
Performance Food Group
Performance Food Group is an industry leader and one of the largest food and foodservice distribution companies in North America with more than 150 locations in the U.S.