Beef Buyer

Company Description:

Performance 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 Description:

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 Summary:

Responsible for negotiating the purchase of quality beef products at competitive prices and maintaining adequate inventories to meet customer demand. Functions as a team member within the department and cross-functions, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

Attain targeted profit margins as determined by the company's business goals. Maintain product costing and pricing and ensure accurate purchase orders.
Effectively implement buying/purchasing strategies such that product is purchased in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
Manage beef inventory levels to the designated goal level.
Effectively manage the disposition of obsolete beef inventory.
Consult with vendors regarding current orders and new beef products. Initiate orders, schedule deliveries and process related paperwork and documentation. Provide product and pricing information to sales staff. Investigate beef product quality complaints.
Complete special projects, as needed.
Following trends within the beef market.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

1 2 years Beef Purchasing or related area

Preferred qualifications:

Associates/2-year technical: Procurement, business management or related area

2-4 years Beef Purchasing experience within foodservice industry

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