Manager, Purchasing

Company Description:

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

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 Purpose:

As a Purchasing Manager, you will lead initiatives that contribute to the purchasing department running efficiently. You will perform people leader responsibilities, maintain various reports, and communicate with internal and external customers. A successful candidate will be able to lead the centralized buyers, identify new opportunities for customers, and collaborate with cross functional teams to add value for all our customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

Motivate and mentor a group of centralized buyers.
Lead projects focused on company and department goals.
Lead customer centric improvement projects supporting various Core-Mark customers.
Identify training opportunities within the Purchasing Department.
Monitor company and department KPIs.
Identifying inventory opportunities and proactively offering creative solutions.
Build strong communications with Core-Mark Suppliers, Operations, Marketing and Sales.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Desired Skills:

Ability to analyze multiple forms of data as it relates to the decision-making process.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Possess strong people leader skills.
Ability to motivate and collaborate with cross functional teams adding value for our customers and suppliers.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in a wholesale/retail procurement or related field.

• Minimum of 2 years people management experience

• Minimum of 2 years Purchasing related experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based programs.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent business experience.

• Familiarity and working knowledge Purchasing Processes

• Experience in Convenience Channel

• Proficiency in reporting tools e.g., Power BI

• Familiarity and working knowledge of AS400 and SAP

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

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