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Job ID 140992BR

Category Procurement

Job Type Full Time

Location Hickory, NC

Location name Performance Hickory (0810)

Posted March 26, 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 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.

Job Description:

The Procurement Director position will perform the following duties:

Develops and executes a standardized category management platform via strategic component implementation in order to improve the company's financial performance .
Implements components include process and policy development, performance management, compliance management, talent management, supplier management, IT integration, and internal relationship building.
Supports functional activities include establishing accountabilities at different levels within procurement and category management
Communicates policies and business drivers clearly and compellingly
Drives improved procurement performance
integrates procurement and category management objectives with business' objectives
Assesses staff competencies,
Develops and retains high performing staff
Links procurement and category management business plans to supplier partner strategies,
Develops relationships with key business decision makers internally and externally,
Integrates e-commerce into the long range procurement/category management strategic plan.

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Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

6-10 years' experience in Procurement/Purchasing

Prior supervisory experience

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor's degree - Business Management, Procurement or related area.

10+ years' experience in Procurement/Purchasing including in-depth knowledge and understanding of integrated systems within foodservice industry.

Prior supervisory experience.

CPP certification

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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Director of Procurement

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