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Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.\nYou may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.BENEFITS INFORMATION:\nFor information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.comPosition Summary\nThe Purchasing Manager will lead the procurement of foodservice products, equipment, and operational supplies across multiple distribution centers, ensuring optimal inventory levels, supplier performance, and service continuity. This role drives cost-effective purchasing strategies, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement while building strong partnerships across the business. The ideal candidate is a strategic, data-driven leader who develops high-performing teams, fosters collaboration, and delivers results through effective decision-making and stakeholder engagement.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing, inventory management, demand planning, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\n\nMinimum of 1 year of supervisory, team lead, or management experience.\n\nStrong knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, and replenishment practices.\n\nExperience working with Purchasing, Inventory, and Demand Management systems.\n\nIntermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.\n\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience working with SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.\n\nExperience in foodservice, distribution, supply chain, or related industries.\n\nCore Competencies\nStrategic Thinking\n\nInventory & Demand Planning\n\nSupplier Relationship Management\n\nNegotiation & Influencing Skills\n\nData Analysis & Reporting\n\nProcess Improvement\n\nTeam Leadership & Development\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\n\nCommunication & Relationship Building\n\nResults Orientation\n\nKey Responsibilities\nPurchasing & Inventory Management\nLead purchasing activities for foodservice products, equipment, and operational supplies across multiple distribution centers.\n\nEnsure adequate inventory levels to support projected sales and service-level objectives.\n\nMonitor inventory performance and implement strategies to optimize stock levels while minimizing costs.\n\nReview expedited purchasing requests and identify cost-effective solutions to meet operational needs.\n\nPartner with distribution center teams to prioritize receipt of critical purchase orders.\n\nSupplier Management & Strategic Sourcing\nEvaluate supplier performance and collaborate with vendors to improve service levels, product availability, and inventory turns.\n\nNegotiate supplier agreements and work with vendors to improve purchasing terms and order efficiencies.\n\nLead supplier meetings to address issues, drive accountability, and strengthen business partnerships.\n\nIdentify opportunities to reduce costs and improve procurement effectiveness.\n\nProcess Improvement & Operational Excellence\nAnalyze purchasing and inventory data to optimize replenishment strategies and support service-level goals.\n\nPartner with internal stakeholders to improve procurement processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nProvide guidance on inventory planning and material requirements planning (MRP) settings to support business objectives.\n\nLeverage data and reporting to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.\n\nLeadership & Team Development\nLead, coach, and develop a team of Buyers and procurement professionals.\n\nEstablish performance expectations and provide regular feedback, coaching, and career development opportunities.\n\nMonitor team productivity and ensure timely purchase order maintenance and issue resolution.\n\nConduct performance evaluations and support employee development planning.\n\nParticipate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding activities.\n\nRecommend personnel actions including promotions, transfers, salary adjustments, and disciplinary actions, as appropriate.\n\nFoster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture.\n\nCommunication & Collaboration\nServe as a key procurement partner to internal stakeholders across operations, distribution, sales, and supply chain functions.\n\nCommunicate department priorities, business updates, and process changes to the team.\n\nKeep leadership informed of significant issues, risks, and opportunities requiring escalation or support.\n\nPerform other duties as assigned\n\nOVERVIEW:\nSysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.\nWe offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. 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