• Beef Buyer

    Performance Food Group (Taunton, MA)


    130169BR

    Job Title:

    Beef Buyer

    Location:

    Performance Foodservice Boston (0561)

    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.

    Req Number:

    130169BR

    Address Line 1:

    225 John Hancock Road

    Job Location:

    Taunton, Massachusetts (MA)

    Shift:

    1st Shift

    Full Time / Part Time:

    Full Time

    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 (http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) .

    Required Qualifications:

    High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

    1 – 2 years Beef Purchasing or related area

    Division:

    Performance Foodservice

    Job Category:

    Procurement

    Preferred Qualifications:

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

     

    2-4 years Beef Purchasing experience within foodservice industry

    State:

    Massachusetts

    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.

    Benefits:

    Click Here for Benefits Information (https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits)

    Compensation:

    $70,900-101,300