Innovative Procurement Activities
Our Sourcing and Category Development teams work to benefit both members and suppliers in many ways:
- Drive category growth and strengthen category programs, leveraging a portfolio of industry-leading suppliers
- Develop and execute category strategy that anticipates market trends
- Collaborate with supplier partners to find the best products and services to meet customer needs
- Leverage supply chain expertise to reduce costs and improve efficiency
- Act as the driving force behind program execution, to get the best results for our customers, our distributors, and our suppliers
- Provide support and guidance to supplier partners, so they can continuously improve performance and align with customer objectives

Contracted Categories
Baked Goods
Bagels, Baking Mixes, Danishes, Muffins, Cakes, Pies, Tortillas, Pitas, Naan & Desserts
Pasta, Potatoes & Rice
Dry Pasta, Stuffed Pasta, French Fries, Hash Browns, Rice & Specialty Grains
Condiments
Ketchup, Mustard, Jellies & Jams, Sauces, Peanut Butter, Pickles, Soup Bases, Salad Dressings, Gravies & Dips
Services
Armored Car, Pest Control, Cellular Service, Waste Management, Design & Construction, Car Rental, Background Checks, Drug Screening, Linen Service & Oil Management
Equipment
Equipment
Dairy
Milk, Cheese, Yogurt & Ice Cream
Hot Beverages
Coffee Beans, Coffee Grounds, Hot Tea & Cocoa
Cold Beverages
Water, Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks, Fruit Juices, Smoothies & Iced Tea
Produce
We contract over 300 varieties of Fruits and Vegetables
Center of Plate
Beef, Pork, Poultry, Eggs, Seafood & Meatless Proteins
Business & Consumer Analytics
Stocking Matrices, Opportunity Reports, Compliance Reviews
Food Service & Office Equipment
Pots & Pans, Kitchen Appliances, Serveware, Printers and more
Cleaning Supplies
Gloves, Disinfectants, Uniforms, Mops, Disposables and more
Food and Beverage
Poultry, Pork, Beef, Eggs, Packaged & Dispensed Drinks, Pantry Items and more