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Purchasing Compliance Specialist

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Job ID: 121879BR

Type: Procurement

Primary Location: Lebanon, Tennessee

Date Posted: 05/28/2025

Job Details:

Company Description

PFG Customized Distribution meets the unique needs of some of America's most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, PFG Customized serves customers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries.

Job Description

Position Details:

• 4 days, work onsite with 1 day work from home. *Subject to change.

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 America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

A Purchasing Compliance Specialist ensures an organization's procurement activities adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Key responsibilities include monitoring compliance with state, federal, and company purchasing and contracting guidelines, conducting audits, and resolving compliance issues. The specialist works independently, applies analytical and problem-solving skills, and provides training on compliance policies.

Primary Responsibilities:

Ensures that an organization's procurement processes adhere to internal policies, legal regulations, and industry standards. Key responsibilities include:

• Auditing and Reporting: Conducting audits of purchase orders, contracts, and vendor agreements; preparing reports on compliance issues or risks.
• Vendor Management: Evaluating suppliers for compliance with terms, ethical practices, and quality standards; addressing non-compliance issues.
• Training and Guidance: Educating staff on procurement policies and best practices to ensure consistent adherence.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of purchases, contracts, and compliance activities for audits or reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree, bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field

Required Qualifications:

1 - 3 Years professional experience in purchasing or compliance

Experience in procurement or compliance, and knowledge of relevant laws (e.g., FAR, DFARS for government contracts).

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential, along with familiarity with procurement software.

The role requires attention to detail, ethical judgment, and the ability to collaborate across departments to maintain compliant and efficient purchasing operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications:

4-6 Years professional experience in purchasing or compliance, with foodservice or related industry experience.

Proficiency in MS Excel and advanced features.

EEO Statement

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. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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