Vice President of Purchasing

SuretyHRCanton, OH, US

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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 Food Distributors, with over 60 years of experience is operated by a team of over 200 caring employees, known as the "Atlantic Family." Our culture is founded on our core values of Trust, Dependable, Teamwork, Commitment, and Continuous Improvement and our hiring process is one area we use these values to make decisions.

We LIVE to our values.

Atlantic offers extremely competitive benefits in Healthcare, 401K, and Vacation plans.

If you are looking for a career with a family that you can thrive and grow personally, professionally, and spiritually, submit your resume!

Our mission statement is :

We strive to create eternal value by honoring God in all we do.
This is reflected in how we conduct our business and how we care for our employees- our greatest asset.

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 -EOS experience is a plus Powered by JazzHR

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