Vice President of Purchasing

108629BR

Job Title:

Vice President of Purchasing

Location:

Performance Food Group Customized Distribution ShrdSvc (0150)

Job Description:

Position Details:

Hybrid position located in Lebanon, TN. Mon-Friday work from home, Tuesday -Thursday, In-Office Days.

Hours 8am -5pm

We 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 more

Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system

Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

Responsible for managing all aspects of the purchasing function for the business, including customer service and satisfaction, management of working capital through inventory management, hiring, training, coaching and counseling of all staff members; and achieving corporate goals as established by the senior management team. Functions as leader within the department and member of the senior leadership team, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Supervises function to include, but not limited to staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.

Manage inventory which best enhances the company’s financial position. Manage inventory to achieve optimum working capital (DSO days and dollars), obsolete inventory, cash flow, EBITDA contribution, and customer satisfaction. Develop relationships and programs with suppliers that drive bottom line performance through efficiencies, brand growth and market position.

Interact with customer and vendors in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensure customers and vendors questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Establish the standards for customer service and ensure the department meets those standards. Maintain fill rate service levels to company’s standards. Hold suppliers accountable for inbound performance.

Establish and continuously improve processes and procedures which increase the efficiency of the purchasing department and allow the department to function at a high and consistently improving 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.

Work with the senior leadership team, procurement department, PFG corporate and customers to create creative solutions for the business including SKU rationalization and growing PFG brands.

Set a standard of professional and collaborative behavior when interacting with other departments, leaders, company personnel, customers, vendors and other business stakeholders.

Performs other related duties as assigned

Req Number:

108629BR

Address Line 1:

245 Castle Heights Ave North

Job Location:

Lebanon, Tennessee (TN)

Shift:

1st Shift

Full Time / Part Time:

Full Time

EEO Statement:

Performance 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. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy (http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the “EEO is the Law” poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) .

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience:

7 – 10 Years

Track record of success and increased responsibility. Procurement and business supervisory experience.

Division:

PFG Customized

Job Category:

Procurement

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters/MBA

Required Experience:

10 Years Leadership experience in the food industry.

Preferred Professional Certification:

Accredited and recognized certifications, education, and/or membership in food industry and procurement initiatives.

State:

Tennessee

Company Description:

PFG Customized Distribution meets the unique needs of some of America’s most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday’s, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, PFG Customized serves customers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries.

Benefits:

Click Here for Benefits Information (https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits)