**113663BR** **Job Title:** Purchasing Manager | Snack and Beverage Industry **Location:** Vistar-Kansas City (1094) **Job Description:** Acts as the key liaison and communicator between the Operating Company and Vistar Corporate, including researching issues and providing guidance to maximize the overall EBITDA of the Operating Company. Responsible for local purchasing, maintaining OpCo fill rate and minimizing overall inventory loss. Also, works with Sales personnel to effectively grow sales, while developing category strategies via vendor sourcing, product selection, costing, and promotions. Participates in product demonstrations, sales calls, sales meeting and customer events/food shows. Nurtures customer and supplier relationships to promote growth and success, which is determined by company growth in sales dollars and increased profit margin. Functions as a team member within the organization and demonstrates the ability to proactively work independently within the operating company as required. Responsible for managing the Merchandising P&L line items, which include: collection and accrual of Local Funded Deviations, Local LEI, monitoring PCV, and maximizing Promo Income. Manages supplier credits, including aging, collection, reserve and write offs. Manages aged and obsolete reserve inventory, minimizing overall OpCo shrink. Manages promotional income as it relates to monthly promo buys, forward price increases, growth programs, efficiency programs, and quarterly and year-end buy ins. Negotiates and approves all local programs; works with Logistics in developing opportunities on a local or national basis. Provides support to Sales, recommending strategies and assisting in planning trade shows and marketing programs. Works with key vendors to develop program to assist with sales growth. Provides support to Sales by providing product information training, recommending pricing strategies, and assisting in planning promotions. Meets with suppliers and brokers at the local level, and evaluates potential new manufacturers and/or line items and makes recommendations to increase the company’s gross profit. Performs other related duties as assigned. **Req Number:** 113663BR **Address Line 1:** 4825 NW 41st St **Job Location:** Riverside, Missouri (MO) **Shift:** 1st Shift **Full Time / Part Time:** Full Time **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 (http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) . **Required Qualifications:** High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience Requried Experience: 5 – 7 Years Purchasing, business, or related area within foodservice industry **Division:** VISTAR **Job Category:** Procurement **Preferred Qualifications:** Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related area Preferred Experience: 5 – 7 Years Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, or related area within foodservice industry **Address Line 2:** Suite 100 **State:** Missouri **Company Description:** Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America’s leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what’s right, and giving back to the communities they serve. **Benefits:** Click Here for Benefits Information (https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits)