Atlantic Food Distributors in Canton, Ohio is a fast growing, family‑owned wholesale food distribution company seeking a VP of Purchasing with proven managerial experience to lead our Purchasing department.
Atlantic offers extremely competitive benefits in Healthcare, 401K, and Vacation plans.
Job Description: Vice President of Purchasing/Merchandising
This role is responsible for leading all aspects of product procurement, including price negotiation with manufacturers, hiring, leading, training, coaching and holding accountable the procurement staff members; achieving company goals established by using our EOS Process and founded in our company values. This role functions as a member of our executive team and reports directly to our C.O.O.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a category management platform in order to create clear line alignment intended to improve customer impact and the company's financial performance.
- Implements continuous process and policy development, performance management, talent management, supplier management, IT integration, and internal relationship building.
- Supports functional activities include establishing accountabilities at different levels within procurement and category management.
- Supports ongoing improvement in department structure and category alignment within the team.
- Drives improved procurement performance based on both input and output goals.
- Integrates procurement and category management objectives with VP of Sales and Marketing.
- Assesses staff competencies and develops and retains high performing staff.
- Links procurement and category management business plans to supplier partner strategies, both with Frosty Acres and key vendors.
- Develops relationships with key business decision makers internally and externally.
Qualifications
- Understanding and believing in our company values
- 10 years of purchasing experience in food service and/COP knowledge
- 5 years of supervisory experience
- Willing to relocate to the Akron/Canton area
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.