Performance Food Group
Assistant Buyer
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Job Description
- Req#: 107894BR
- 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
- Responsible for assisting personnel within Purchasing confirming all purchase orders, invoicing customers and processing drop ships/ Special Orders including partnership with Customer Service and AMs to be sure they ship.
- Prepare orders to be dropped ship directly to customers.
- File all special orders.
- Assist in pricing and sourcing products based on product merchandising knowledge.
- Communicate and interact with customers, vendors and company personnel in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensuring that customers’ and vendors’ questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
- Interface with management, warehouse personnel, and the Accounting, Multi-Unit Accounts, Customer Service, Transportation, and Information Services, in-house freight traffic management personnel, Vice President, Purchasing, and other Purchasing personnel .
- Support Merchandising Team with critical initiatives including but not limited to At Risk Inventory, Shrink Avoidance and overall profitability.
- Must be proficient with Excel Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.Job Description
Currently located in Livermore, CA - MOVING to Stockton, CA early 2025We Deliver the Goods:Position Summary:Benefits
Compensation
$24.00 - $27.00
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
6 - 12 Months Procurement, warehouse and / or administrative experience in related area.Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
1 - 2 Years Procurement, warehouse and / or administrative experience in related area within foodservice industry.Division
Performance Foodservice
Job Category
Procurement
Req Number
107894BR
EEO Statement
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.
Address Line 1
6211 Las Positas
State
California
Location
Performance Northern CA (1009)
About the company
As the parent company to a leading family of foodservice distributors, Performance Food Group delivers food and food-related products to more than 150,000 independent and national chain restaurants, quick-service eateries, pizzerias, theaters, schools,...