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142474BR
Procurement
Full Time
Montgomery, Illinois
Performance Chicago (0785)
$55,000 - $75,000 based on experience
May 29, 2026
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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 each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

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
Position Summary:
Responsible for negotiating the purchase of quality products at competitive prices and maintaining adequate inventories to meet customer demand. Functions as a team member within the department and cross-functions, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Attain targeted profit margins as determined by the company's business goals. Maintain product costing and pricing and ensure accurate purchase orders.
  • Effectively implement buying/purchasing strategies such that product is purchased in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
  • Manage assigned product line inventory levels to the designated goal level.
  • Effectively manage the disposition of obsolete product line inventory.
  • Consult with vendors regarding current orders and new product line products. Initiate orders, schedule deliveries and process related paperwork and documentation. Provide product and pricing information to sales staff. Investigate perishable product quality complaints.
  • Complete special projects, as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
2 years Purchasing is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organization
Intermediate proficiency of MS Office and Excel

Preferred qualifications:

Associates/2-year technical: Procurement, business management or related area
2+ years Foodservice Industry Purchasing experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organization
Intermediate proficiency of MS Office and intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

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.

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