Foodservice - Product Manager (Buyer)
The Product Manager (Buyer) reports to the Vice-President of Procurement and is responsible for the sourcing of various lines of product; negotiating price with vendors and suppiers; program development; ensuring effective inventory levels while maintaining maximum fill rates and turns; resolving bad and out-of-specification items; item pricing strategies; approving invoices; collection of "past due" accounts.
Other responsibilities include interfacing with the Sales, Marketing, Shipping & Receiving, Transportation and Accounts Receivable Departments to determine and satisfying their needs. Periodic demos and presentations must be made at the Sales Staff monthly meetings.
Compensation is commensurate with experience. The benefit package includes Salary, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401k (with additional Profit Sharing contributions), Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability (optional), up to four weeks of Vacation and Employee Product Discounts.
Stanz Foodservice, Inc. dates back to 1923 when our founders, Emil and Henry Stanz, began selling cheese independently to neighborhood shops. Now, 87 yeras later, we maintain our independence every day, going "toe-to-toe" with larger, national companies, while maintaining a family atmosphere for each of the associates who contribute to our success. We're proud of our history and passionately looking toward, and working for, our future.
Our "Michiana" location - a larger composite of South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger and southest lower Michigan - is a growing region that enjoys low taxes, substantially lower real estate costs, amenities such as the South Bend Symphony, the Olympic-level East Race Waterway on the Saint Joseph River, five major colleges (Notre Dame, St. Mary's, Holy Cross, Indiana University at South Bend and Bethel), extensive shopping, dining and entertainment venues and the peace of mind and values that are inherent in Midwestern life. Plus, cities like Chicago, Indianapolis, and Grand Rapids are just over the horizon and only a couple of hours away.
The candidate must have these minimum requirements:
- A minimum of five years of direct experience in the foodservice buying and procurement environment, having successfully performed the duties of the job for another broadline foodservice company.
- During that time displayed a consistent track record of leadership among other buyer contemporaries.
- Possess an ability to negotiate fair pricing and maintain a relationship with the source.
- The discipline to manage the challenges that the industry presents with composure.
- Successfully managed up to 5 subordinates.
Applications may be completed in person or resumes mailed to:
HUMAN RESOURCE MGR
STANZ FOODSERVICE INC
1840 COMMERCE DR
SOUTH BEND IN 46628-1563
Resumes may also be e-mailed to:
HR @ stanz.com
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