Procurement Director Jobs in Virginia

Job Description:

Position Details:

• Ideal candidate will reside in Richmond, VA.
• Category - Poultry

We Deliver the Goods:
Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health and 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:
Achieve sales and earned income (revenue) objectives and related marketing activities in a specific category. This includes the negotiation of new and enhanced supplier programs. Increase participation with strategic suppliers with the conversion of nonstrategic vendor purchases. Manage communication flow to OpCos as it relates to market conditions and inventory positions. Interaction with Marketing/Brands on current and future brand and item development. Support, train and educate the field in the category of expertise via programs such as OpCo Liaison, Interactive Training, Foodshows, and other industry activities. Resolve issues related to vendor partners. Manage rebate tracking programs and resolve issues pertaining to collection of rebates and other incentives from suppliers and payments to OpCos. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
Negotiate new and enhanced supplier programs to solicit participation in key marketing strategies / events to include maintaining all documents, forms and related Vendor information
Perform key category reviews. Analyze sales, earned income (revenue), industry trends, etc. for brand extensions and/or Request For Proposals (RFPs).
Develop and promote "Performance" brands within managed categories and conduct ongoing evaluation of the products through comparison to competitive products and suppliers through data and product cuttings and comparisons and evaluation of supplier product specifications and food safety programs.
Communicate with the Operating Companies to assist with any local issues/opportunities. Communicate market status/trends, purchase recommendations and key supplier performance updates. Conducted from both the corporate office and through OpCo Liaison visits.
Perform vendor meetings in order to review sales, earned income trends, OpCo issues. Develop an action plan to address those issues as needed. Assist with merchandising conference planning activities, attend, participate, and present at various events such as Summits, IFDA, NRA, Executive Conferences, UniPro, and other industry events and conferences.
Support other strategic departments and company goals and functions with procurement related information, functions and activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Qualifications:

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Required Experience: 6 - 10 Years
Foodservice, business or marketing or related area. Supervisory experience.

Poultry Experience Required

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.

Awards and Accolades

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; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.