Job Summary:
Coordinate and identify suppliers of product, negotiate price and quantity terms, and establish long-term contracts to ensure adequate supply of high-quality products for Foodservice Distribution at competitive prices. Maintain established service levels for the product in stock. Assist with special order requests. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Job Responsibilities:
- Select vendors based upon their ability to provide a continuous supply of product, overall service level, responsiveness to the market as shown through product innovation, quality and value of product, relationships with competitors, and their understanding of the marketplace.
- Maintain relationships with vendors by resolving problems with invoicing, products, or deliveries to ensure quality service and the longevity of those relationships.
- Select product based upon application to our market, product performance, alternate sources of supply, and overall reputation of the vendor.
- Negotiate prices and quantities ordered based on customer orders, the economic order point (volume discount vs. efficient utilization of warehousing space), product promotion, and overall market conditions.
- Negotiate long-term contracts based upon the same considerations and need for continuous supply.
- Service distribution centers for emergency situations through obtaining products and delivering on an expedited basis.
- Provides product and pricing information to the sales force and makes recommendations on pricing structures for product lines based on volume and margin considerations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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 a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
