Purchasing Analyst

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141971BR
Procurement
Full Time
Waco, Nebraska
Preferred Snacks – Nebraska (2531)
April 08, 2026

Purchasing Analyst

Company Description:

Start-to-finish manufacturing, packing, and distribution of best-in-class, grab-and-go items to drive growth to a customer's bottom line - this is the dynamic and delicious world of PFG Manufacturing. With the latest array of in-house manufactured food, snack, and beverage offerings, customers can choose products from a family of name brands or create their own custom-made, private label products to stand out in the market.

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:
The Purchasing Analyst supports our manufacturing team through various reporting and analysis. We are looking for someone to develop strong interpersonal relationships in an environment that requires both strong teamwork, and the ability to work independently.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Oversee inventory levels of ingredients, packaging, and production supplies to ensure adequate stock for scheduled production. Maintain optimal inventory balances with built-in safety stock to accommodate fluctuations in production schedules, minimize shortages, and support uninterrupted manufacturing.
  • Monitor and evaluate the usage of ingredients, supplies, and packaging materials in food production processes. Identify and quantify the proportion of materials contributing to finished products versus those lost to waste. Provide data-driven insights to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support cost-effective production practices.
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve inventory discrepancies or issues in a timely manner. Ensure inventory practices align with company policies, industry regulations, and specific customer requirements to uphold accuracy, traceability, and quality standards.
  • Deliver timely, accurate, and meaningful reports, analyses, and trend data to support informed decision making by management, vendors, and customers. Ensure reporting aligns with business goals and highlights key operational and performance metrics.
  • Track and analyze resource utilization and time allocation associated with research and development projects. Identify qualifying activities and accurately document labor hours and material usage to support claims for R&D tax credits in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all supply chain activities align with customer requirements and support the overall business strategy.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
Work Experience: 6 Months - 1 Year; Experience in procurement or related area. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel

Preferred qualifications:

Preferred Education: Associate's Degree/2-Year Technical
Preferred Experience: 1 - 3 Years Experience in inventory analysis/reporting or related area

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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