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How it Works Overview of Foodbuy GPO Programs
Powerful is the word that describes Foodbuy's programs. Foodbuy is becoming the number one choice for multi-unit foodservice operators seeking to reduce product and service costs. Maintain quality, service and specs while aligning your purchasing with Foodbuy's scale of $5+ billion. Foodbuy programs are not a one-size-fits-all-solution.

Foodbuy's Committed Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) offers multi-unit foodservice operators the opportunity to reduce costs by committing purchasing volume to network manufacturers. The more categories and volume members commit, the greater the savings. Foodbuy committed purchasing programs have saved our members substantially on food, non-food items and services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
In today's fast paced foodservice industry, competition is tough. Focus your operations on providing value to your customers while Foodbuy provides GPO scale savings, service and valuable information intelligence to you. Foodbuy's organizational structure is designed to provide service, communication and support to you for maximum savings.
Foodbuy’s member development group is the first point of contact to discuss and assess your purchasing needs. Member development is the primary point of contact for senior member communication. Each month high level reports are provided to keep senior member contacts fully informed of the overall purchases and savings through Foodbuy.

The member services group focuses on the development and execution of member strategies with key member personnel. Strategies include analyzing purchasing data to identify additional sources of savings. The manager and analysts are in charge of reviewing purchasing habits, identifying conversion opportunities, organizing cuttings, product evaluations, and making recommendations for implementing change which results in savings for its members. The analysts convert data into valuable information that can be used to make important decisions regarding product, selection and value.

The operations department is responsible for deal administration which includes tracking member purchasing data through the manufacturer/supplier/distribution supply chain. Data analysts enter member and supplier data then match member purchases to maximize savings.

Foodbuy technology provides the technology and support for the design and development of the Foodbuy applications and system. Foodbuy technology systems and personnel turn distributor monthly data feeds into manageable reports. Foodbuy's information intelligence provides tremendous value both internally and externally to its members.

Finance processes invoices to manufacturers/suppliers and volume allowance savings to members.

Procurement develops, negotiates and executes all food, non-food and service purchasing strategies for members. The purchasing team manages relationships and contracts with all manufacturers and suppliers.

Distribution develops and negotiates strategies for member distribution programs. The distribution contract team manages Foodbuy distributor programs and relationships for members on the local and national level.
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