Manager, Purchasing Support Operations

Company Description

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.Job DescriptionWe 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.

Position Purpose:Lead the Purchasing Support Operations team to effectively deliver catalogue and master data management and execute deal & costing activities. You will manage a team across various locations, with multiple internal stakeholders - including Operations, Merchandising and Sales.As part of a transformation journey, the successful candidate will be taking the lead in simplifying and advancing processes and tools across teams and operating systems. This individual must be able to manage a large team, work strategically, and collaborate with cross functional teams to add value for our customers and suppliers.Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day team activities to drive measurable execution improvement.
• Proactively identify opportunities - these may be related to process optimization, improved workflow, enhanced reporting or leveraging technology.
• Ensuring pricing, and processes adhere to strict compliance with SOX
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Skills:

• Strong people leader skills.
• Ability to effectively motivate and collaborate cross functional teams to execute successful outcomes.
• Effective communication and change management skills
• Ability to set clear priorities and define a pathway to successful execution.

Required Qualifications• \tMinimum of 5 years of related experience in a wholesale/retail procurement or related field.• \tMinimum of 2 years people management experience• \tMinimum of 2 years Purchasing related experience• \tProficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based programs.Preferred Qualifications• \tBachelor's degree in related field or equivalent business experience.• \tFamiliarity and working knowledge Purchasing Processes• \tExperience in Convenience Channel• \tProficiency in reporting tools e.g., Power BI• \tFamiliarity and working knowledge of AS400 and SAPEEO StatementPerformance 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.