Sr Category Development Manager - Protein - Hybrid, Charlotte

Overview

Foodbuy is the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are a subsidiary of Compass Group PLC, the world’s largest contract food and support services provider, with the feel of a small entrepreneurial company. We source and provide a variety of products and services to help our customers run their businesses more easily and cost effectively. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and we support Compass Group.

Why Foodbuy? We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. We are growing, and we want our associates’ careers to grow with us. We have an open and modern work environment, value flexibility, and promote a collaborative open-door culture.

We follow a value system called People FIRST
, which stands for Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability, and Transparency. It is the foundation for everything we do at Foodbuy.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for execution and strategic oversight of assigned categories, including negotiation, budgeting, forecasting and aligning customer needs with the program.

• Participate in the financial planning and forecasting process.
• Develop category sourcing strategy and recommendations in conjunction with key business partners.
• Conduct industry analysis to provide proactive insight to develop a 3-year category strategy.
• Partner with the Sourcing team to support negotiating and executing preferred supplier contracts.
• Provide ongoing trend analysis (business performance & drivers) to seize value-creating opportunities & corrective actions.
• Research current state and future needs, analysis of market trends and potential suppliers, and identification of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Responsible for development of comprehensive strategy reports.
• Identify, design & execute cost savings projects within assigned categories.
• Manage supplier performance - escalation resolution management.
• Create & deliver presentations with customer & competitive insights, recommendations.
• Ownership of required internal processes including budgeting, contract attributes, benchmarking, pricing, product recommendations, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain, category, finance, or related field; supplier management experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation experience.
• Presentation experience.
• Ability to extract insights from complex data sets using advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to influence through direct and indirect teams.
• Knowledge / experience of budgets and forecasting.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
• Travel is up to 5% annually.

Apply to Foodbuy today! Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA.  to Learn More about the Compass Story. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, refer to the provided wage transparency information.

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Foodbuy – Erin Gregory

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