VP of Procurement

About the role

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, development and execution of annual marketing programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates including staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
• Manage an acceptable level of inventory to enhance the company’s financial position.
• Negotiate with vendors for 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 in a timely manner.
• Respond to customer inquiries.
• Maintain fill rate service levels to 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 6-10 years Procurement or related area with supervisory experience.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

Pay

$100,000.00–$130,000.00