Purchasing Specialist

1396978 No 6930 3921 1 19-Mar-2026 Purchasing Specialist CBI Riviera (1867)

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 Americas food distribution system.

Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Position Purpose: The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services needed by an organization. They evaluate suppliers, compare prices and quality, and ensure timely delivery of materials while maintaining cost-efficiency and compliance with company policies. This role involves managing purchase orders, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with internal departments to understand procurement needs. Purchasing Specialists also monitor inventory levels, resolve vendor issues, and contribute to optimizing supply chain operations. Their work supports operational continuity and helps the organization meet its strategic and financial goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor special order items to ensure that they are moved as promised.
• Work with department managers to review dead/slow inventory and move to more appropriate warehouse(s).
• Assist retrieving confirmations prior to receiving.
• Work within SAP platform reviewing dashboards, ensuring all items are addressed timely.
• Assist in sourcing products.
• Review and help project anticipated out of stock products.
• Address administrative challenges with product (missing pictures, information, etc.).
• Work with vendors to ensure accurate descriptions.
• Adhere to rebill processes.
• Timely maintenance of an accurate database of vendor contacts.
• Appropriately address drop ship items.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Location: 140292BR 1 Cheney Way Riviera Beach, Florida (FL)

Shift: 1st Shift Full Time

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.

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1. our EEO Policy;
2. the EEO is the Law poster and supplement; and
3. the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Work Experience: 1 - 3 Years Purchasing experience

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Familiarity with inventory, scheduling and tracking software.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Ability to effectively communicate with leaders verbally and written.
• Microsoft Office experience.

Cheney Brothers & Affiliates Operations Preferred Education: Associates Degree/2-Year Technical Florida

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.

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