Job Attributes

Job ID 143302BR

Category Procurement

Job Type Full Time

Location Carroll, Iowa

Location name CM Carroll, Iowa (2587)

Posted April 27, 2026

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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 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:

As a Buyer, you are responsible for managing inventory performance and supplier relationships to ensure product availability, profitability, and alignment with customer needs. This role oversees inventory levels, purchasing activities, and promotional programs while maintaining accurate system data and financial accountability for assigned categories. The Buyer collaborates cross-functionally with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams to execute purchase orders, resolve inventory challenges, and support accounts payable processes. By analyzing market trends, monitoring industry developments, and evaluating product performance, the Buyer provides strategic recommendations and category leadership to enhance the product portfolio. This position also involves negotiating supplier agreements, developing and communicating performance metrics, and supporting marketing initiatives, all while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

Reviewing & maintaining inventory levels to ensure sufficient turns, ordering, and customer needs.
Maintaining promotions, plans, and allowances in mainframe systems.
Communicating with suppliers and carriers to arrange purchase orders (PO's), track PO's from order confirmation for the warehouse, and assist Accounts Payable with approval of bills.
Identifying & creating solutions to a variety of inventory conditions.
Building successful supplier relationships; growing a diverse array of items and suppliers.
Managing financial performance of assigned categories and vendors.
Collaborating with suppliers to develop and execute marketing programs.
Developing and communicating specific performance metrics and goals relevant to each supplier.
Providing category leadership to shape the product portfolio for our customers.
Negotiating elements of assigned supplier relationships.
Providing analysis and recommendations on relevant products.
Monitoring new developments, trends, and market activity.
Maintaining industry knowledge of Core-Mark and governmental rules.
Preparing reports and records related to buying and inventory activities.
Traveling when required for the position.

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Benefits:

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Qualifications:

Skills & Experiences:

• Experience/training within the field. Pay based on commensurate experience.

• 2 or more years of combined buying, planning, sales, and allocation responsibilities.

• Ability to analyze multiple forms of data as it relates to the decision-making process.

• Demonstrated professional leadership and negotiation abilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Proficiency in Excel, other Microsoft Office products, and Windows-based programs.

• Familiarity or working knowledge of AS400.

• Strong marketing, merchandising, product, trend, and analytical skills.

• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of customers, vendors, and teammates.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Procurement, Sales, and Marketing.

• Prior knowledge, or ability to learn about market trends, conditions, seasonality, perishability, and inventory turns expertise.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience/training within the field. Pay based on commensurate experience.

• 2 or more years of combined buying, planning, sales, and allocation responsibilities.

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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