Buyer

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, 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:

Assists more senior Buyers in a range of activities associated with purchasing of goods, materials, supplies, and services on terms that are in the organization's best interest. Conducts research on potential suppliers and vendors; promotions, and other industry trends as a source of accurate and up-to-date information for purchasing activities. Enters data into databases or other computerized systems to maintain up-to-date supplier and vendor information; to track purchase and the status of orders and deliveries; and to generate purchasing reports and statistics. Monitors the quality and timeliness of materials and goods supplied; follows up on the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; and communicates status of orders with internal customers.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Assists more senior Buyers in a range of activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services on terms that are in the organization's best interest.
• Conducts research on potential suppliers and vendors; promotions, and other industry trends as a source of accurate and up-to-date information for purchasing activities.
• Enters data into databases or other computerized systems to maintain up-to-date supplier and vendor information; to track purchase and the status of orders and deliveries; and to generate purchasing reports and statistics.
• Monitors the quality and timeliness of materials and goods supplied; follows up on the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; and communicate status of orders with internal customers.
• Discounts negotiated in the form of customer deviations or guaranteed costs that result in the vendor being billed back is passed on to the bid department for their review and approval.
• Any promotions negotiated that result in a supplier being billed back must be documented, reviewed, and approved by the VP, Procurement
• Manage onsite supplier product reviews.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualification:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

6 Months - 1 Year of purchasing or related experience

Company description

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.

Awards and Accolades

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; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.