Top 5 Purchasing agent Jobs in Houma, La

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Performance Foodservice —Houma, LA
- Full-time
- No high school diploma
- High school diploma or GED
- Contracts
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
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Bollinger Shipyards —Houma, LA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Performance Foodservice -
Houma, LA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan
Health insurance
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Benefits from day one

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Sales support
Sourcing
Pricing
Establishing vendor partnerships as a food service manager
Supplier relationship improvement
High school diploma or GED
Procurement contract management
Vendor relationship management
Contracts
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Providing product information
Supplier evaluation
Entry level

Full Job Description

Job Description:

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

Job Summary:

Coordinate and identify suppliers of product, negotiate price and quantity terms and establish long-term contracts to ensure adequate supply of high quality products for Foodservice Distribution at competitive prices. Maintain established service levels for product in-stock. Assist with special order requests. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Job Responsibilities:

Select vendors based upon their ability to provide a continuous supply of product; overall service level; responsiveness to the market as shown through product innovation; quality and value of product; relationships with competitors; and their understanding of the marketplace.
Maintain relationships with vendors by resolving problems with invoicing, product, or delivery to ensure quality service and longevity of relationships.
Select product based upon application to our market, product performance, alternate sources of supply, and overall reputation of vendor.
Negotiate prices and quantities ordered based upon customer orders, economic order point (volume discount vs. efficient utilization of warehousing space), promotion of product, and overall market conditions.
Negotiate long-term contracts based upon same considerations and need for continuous supply.
Service distribution centers for emergency situations through obtaining product and delivery on an expedient basis.
Provides product and pricing information to sales force and make recommendations regarding pricing structure for product lines based upon volume and margin considerations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

1 - 2 years purchasing or related area

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.

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