Purchasing--Category Manager/Center of the Plate

CATEGORY MANAGER/CENTER OF THE PLATE BUYER The Center of the Plate Category Manager is responsible for maintaining multi-line product replenishment from vendors and suppliers at competitive market pricing. Achieve established gross profit levels while maintaining a competitive cost basis through negotiation and relationship development.

Four year degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Must have a minimum of three years foodservice purchasing experience and at least one year specific to COP items. Thorough knowledge of purchasing and asset management practices.

Position Responsibilities: Effectively manage turn of product and minimize spoilage. Maintain high service levels to our customers and minimize aged inventory and inventory turns. Negotiate with suppliers to meet customer and market demands. Identify and spend at least 30% of time working with sales associates with the lowest penetration rate in the COP categories assigned. Measure and increase penetration rates. Use Void Matrix to identify customers not currently buying COP categories assigned and takes steps to measure and increase new account product placement. Training of the sales force at sales meetings, new hire classes and remedial training. Interface with other buyers, warehousing staff and all other departments.

Other Related Information: Works in an environment that requires team work and the ability to work independently to maintain required job parameters. Knowledge of AS400, Excel and Microsoft Word. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Having a sense of urgency is critical. Must be able to analyze problems and help sales and customers develop solution. Qualifications:  As Indicated

Please refer to job code 495 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Accounting/Banking/Finance/Insurance
	> Purchasing
Location:	New Windsor, MD
County:	Carroll County
ZIP Code:	21776
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Performance Food Group
Phone:	email only please
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