Assistant Buyer, Purchasing Agent, Procurement

Performance Foodservice
US - Maine - Bowdoinham
January 13, 2025

We Deliver the Goods:

Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & 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.

Are you looking to start a career with a growing company?
In a recent survey, 93% of our Associates responded to the question, 'What are the greatest strengths of your company?' with these responses:

Teamwork, dedicated, long tenured, knowledgeable Associates who get the job done.
Experienced Management with good communication, open door policy.
The Culture - it's good & fair place to work.
High level of customer service with quality products.
Local Company with Corporate backing - Local control to fix issues.
Long history of promoting from within.
It's nice to work in a place where you feel like people are there for you.

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The Assistant Buyer position will perform the following duties:

Ability to communicate with customers, vendors, community and company personnel in a positive and proactive manner.
Interact with vendors and company personnel in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensure vendors' and company personnel questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner
Prepare weekly reports for management and buyers
Work with vendors and our corporate team to set up new items
Confirm with vendors orders have been received and track for on time delivery.
Ability to multitask, work with a variety of people and have a sense of urgency to get the job done.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Pre-employment drug testing, including testing for marijuana required.

Benefits of being in the office:
Gain of interpersonal work relationships that help to grow your career.
More immediate feedback on progress and performance.
Knowledge & communication for openings and opportunities.
Having the ability to unplug and enjoy being at home when not at work.

Qualification:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1+year working in an office setting

Ability to multitask and learn software applications quickly.

Proficiency in MS Office, specifically outlook & Excel

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.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

Assistant Buyer, Purchasing Agent, Procurement

Assistant Buyer, Purchasing Agent, Procurement

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