Procurement Specialist

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.

Job Description:

This is a hybrid position based in Lebanon, TN. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance is not available.

Position Details:

Hybrid schedule: Four days in the office and one day working remotely per week. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

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 assisting Purchasing management and staff in the successful performance of their duties by performing necessary clerical and administrative support functions required to ensure the efficient operations of the department. Interfaces with Vice President, Purchasing, management, buyers, brokers, vendors, Information Technology personnel, customers, and has limited contact with other distributors. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

Provide office administrative support for department to include but not limited to: answering phones and directing all calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently, communicate and handle incoming and outgoing electronic communications and arrange travel schedule and reservations for management, as needed.
Create presentations, reports and forms using personal computer as requested by management.
Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
May train new purchasing staff in the use of the purchasing computer system and in basic purchasing procedures. Back up purchasing administrative support in their absence and when extra help is needed.
Special projects, as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Required Experience: 6-12 Months of procurement, warehouse, and/or administrative experience in related area.

Preferred qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of procurement, warehouse, and/or administrative experience in related area within foodservice industry.

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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