Center of Plate Buyer

About the role

This position is located in the Marshall, MN office. 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 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.

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, product, or delivery to ensure quality service and longevity of relationships.
• Select product based upon application to our market, product performance, alternate sources of supply, and overall reputation of vendor.
• Negotiate prices and quantities ordered based upon customer orders, economic order point (volume discount vs. efficient utilization of warehousing space), promotion of product, and overall market conditions.
• Negotiate long-term contracts based upon same considerations and need for continuous supply.
• Service distribution centers for emergency situations through obtaining product and delivery on an expedient basis.
• Provides product and pricing information to sales force and make recommendations regarding pricing structure for product lines based upon volume and margin considerations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• 1‑2 years of purchasing or related experience

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunities supporting America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Pay

Annual salary of $60,000 - $65,000 depending upon experience, plus up to a 20% annual bonus opportunity.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, regular hours 8am – 5pm.