VP of Procurement

Position Purpose

Responsible for managing all aspects of product procurement, including program negotiation with manufacturers, hiring, training, coaching, and counseling of all staff members; achieving corporate goals as established by the senior management team; ensuring corporate profitability as related to vendor bill-back and inbound freight programs; and development and execution of annual marketing programs.

Functions

Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities

• Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution.
• Manage an acceptable level of inventory which best enhances the company's financial position.
• Negotiate with vendors for the best price and program. Dispose of proprietary inventory of lost customers.
• Manage inventory dollar levels to achieve optimum cash flow and service level.
• Interact with customers and vendors in a friendly, timely, and quality manner; ensure customers' and vendors' questions are answered accurately and promptly. Respond to customer inquiries.
• Maintain fill-rate service levels in line with the company's standards.
• Establish procedures which increase the efficiency of the purchasing department and allow the department to function at the highest level of productivity.
• Improve purchasing strategies and processes based upon knowledge of the food distribution industry. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and continued development in the foodservice industry.
• May be responsible for managing the marketing/merchandising function.

Qualifications

• Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Experience: 6-7+ years in procurement or a related area with supervisory experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bac107+ years in procurement with supervisory/management experience in the foodservice industry.