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139262BR
Procurement
Full Time
Riviera Beach, FL
CBI Riviera (1867)
March 06, 2026
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Company Description:

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.

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 Purpose:
Responsible for promoting sales in center-of-the-plate (COP) category and working with vendors to obtain the lowest cost of goods available for the required quality of product. Understands the changes in market conditions and the impact on cost of COP products. May be responsible for procurement of COP products, which requires making purchasing decisions and leverage buys based on tonnage, either by individual OpCo or groups of OpCos. Supports sales team through demonstration and education on COP products. Functions as a team member within the department and cross-functions, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
  • Obtain optimum cost of goods sold by leveraging purchasing based on tonnage
  • Building relationships with suppliers, sales, OpCo staff, and customers.
  • Support sales by providing education, training and demonstration of COP items, as necessary.
  • Communicate negotiated deals broadly to take full advantage.
  • Negotiate pricing and purchasing deals with vendors/suppliers.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
1-2 Years of experience in sales/marketing, business, or related area within foodservice industry.
Previous Center of Plate (COP) experience.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Sales/marketing, business or related area.
2-4 Years of experience in sales/marketing, business, or related area within foodservice industry.
Previous Center of Plate (COP) experience.

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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