Our company has been providing local restaurants with the finest ingredients available since 1915. Located in Philadelphia, we are a family-owned food wholesale distribution company. In the past several years we have experienced tremendous growth and we are currently looking to add to our team. We are seeking a highly motivated Director of Purchasing. We recognize that a quality team is vital to support our quality products and services. With this in mind, we are continually striving to find the most qualified and committed candidates to join our team--those with a talent and passion for what they do!
The VP of Purchasing position will develop and lead all facets of the Purchasing Department for Julius Silvert, a specialty food wholesale distribution company. The candidate must be detail-oriented, systematic, well-organized, polished, and a high-energy team player.
Responsibilities:
- Negotiate with suppliers concerning forecasting, availability, pricing, freight (including international), and terms and conditions of sale
- Build and maintain vendor relationships
- Coordinate and interface with internal departments such as to provide optimum cross-functional planning and execution of purchasing functions
- Develop and maintain records, spreadsheets, supporting documentation, and files regarding supplier activities and profiles
- Identify, develop, and support cost-saving measures
- Manage and resolve product supply issues
- Manage the setup and maintenance of vendor information in the company software system
- Manage documentation for new item setup and the inputting of data and pricing into the company software system
- Prepare monthly updates on markets and conditions for all commodity items
- Secure marketing monies yearly from vendors
- Train, develop, lead, and stretch Purchasing Staff to reach maximum abilities
- Develop a succession plan for the Purchasing Department
Qualifications:
- 5+ years’ experience with food and beverage purchasing
- 2-3+ years’ experience in a Director or VP position (food industry preferred*)
- Strong knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Tools
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with constant changes
- Ability to multi-task many activities, projects, and timelines
- Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization including ownership
- Self-starter with the ability to set priorities and goals and work to accomplish the goals
- Strong negotiation skills
EEO M/F/D/V: Our company recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the job, or any other status protected by law, all in accordance with applicable Federal, State or Local Laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
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