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151910BR
Procurement
Full Time
Hickory, North Carolina
Performance Hickory (0810)
August 20, 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:

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 protein 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.
  • Maintain accurate product costing, pricing, and purchase orders for poultry products.
  • Develop and implement purchasing strategies that ensure poultry products are sourced in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
  • Select and evaluate suppliers based on supply reliability, service levels, product quality, innovation, market responsiveness, and overall value.
  • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships by resolving issues related to product quality, invoicing, delivery performance, and service concerns.
  • Negotiate product pricing, purchase quantities, promotional opportunities, and long-term supply agreements to ensure a consistent supply of poultry products.
  • Manage poultry inventory levels to achieve designated inventory goals while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Effectively manage the disposition of slow-moving and obsolete poultry inventory.
  • Consult with vendors regarding current orders, market conditions, new poultry products, and industry trends.
  • Initiate orders, schedule deliveries and process related documentation and records.
  • Partner with sales teams by providing product availability, pricing information, and recommendations regarding pricing structures and product opportunities.
  • Investigate poultry product quality concerns and collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.
  • Complete special projects and strategic sourcing initiatives as assigned.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
1 - 2 years Purchasing or related area
Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing/inventory management systems.

Preferred qualifications:

Associates/2-year technical: Procurement, business management or related area
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field
2-4 years Purchasing experience within foodservice industry, protein, poultry, or distribution industry.
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or equivalent
Experience with poultry commodity markets, supplier negotiations, and inventory planning.

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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