**127150BR** **Job Title:** Procurement Manager **Location:** Performance Merch Hattiesburg (0500) **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 all aspects of product procurement for OpCo to include, managing procurement team performance as measured by fill rates, inventory levels, and turns, dead and obsolete inventory, margin and cost of goods, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) reduction or consolidation and supplier credits. Serve as a liaison to field for support on procurement issues. Directly responsible for managing several team members. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company. **Position Responsibilities:** + Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution. + Demonstrate a strong service quality commitment through personal example, and ensure all associates understand their individual roles in meeting or exceeding internal and external customer’s expectations. + Ensure fill rates of 99.6% or higher while maintaining inventory targets set by the field. + Reduce inventory write off exposure by managing dead, obsolete and overstocked products. + Ensure product costs are correct and consistent. Maximize margin by managing cost of goods using current tools (i.e., 3% and Purchase Cost Variance reports.) + Serve as a liaison between field and corporate. + Assist in local product sourcing. + Maximize turns and fill rates by utilizing inventory / purchasing computer systems completely and accurately. + Performs other related duties as assigned. **Req Number:** 127150BR **Address Line 1:** 1100 Edwards Street **Job Location:** Hattiesburg, Mississippi (MS) **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 4-6 years' experience of purchasing / procurement experience. Team lead or supervisory experience. **Division:** Performance Foodservice **Job Category:** Procurement **Preferred Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree 6-10 years' experience of purchasing / procurement experience including in-depth knowledge and understanding of integrated systems within foodservice industry. Supervisory experience. **State:** Mississippi **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. **Benefits:** Click Here for Benefits Information (https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits)