VP, 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. Achieves corporate goals as established by the senior management team, ensuring corporate profitability related to vendor bill-back and inbound freight programs, and development and execution of annual marketing programs. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, performing any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities

• Supervises associates to include 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 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 of 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

Competitive pay and benefits, including a safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect. Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system.