SR. CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Sr. Category Development Manager

We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary to the 6th largest company in the world (Compass Group PLC), yet Foodbuy has the feel of a small entrepreneurial company. We pride ourselves on our ability to source and provide a variety of products and services that help our customers more easily, and cost effectively, run their businesses. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and of course we support Compass Group which is the world's largest contract food and support services provider. We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek out game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. And we are constantly growing, and we want our associates' careers to grow along with us. We have an open and modern work environment, believe in flexibility, and promote a collaborative open door environment. Additionally, we follow a value system called People FIRST, which stands for Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability and Transparency. People FIRST is the foundation for everything we do at Foodbuy. It is how we connect and interact with our clients, business partners and fellow associates.

Job Summary : The Sr. Category Development Manager role is an exciting opportunity to accelerate your career in procurement. In this creative and strategic role, you will take responsibility for the day to day management of assigned suppliers and retail growth programs and will develop and execute strategic business plans within a fast-paced environment. As an expert in assigned categories, you will negotiate with assigned suppliers on contractual programs, pricing, and incentives while developing relationships that further mutual partnership. You will engage cross-functionally within your team, other departments and with Sector representatives to present program opportunities designed to deliver program growth. As a result, it will be expected to demonstrate the ability to delegate and manage team projects and plans including actively working with others and providing appropriate guidance, support, and direction as needed to drive to completion.

Responsibilities :

• Own&Direct Financial KPIs associated with category
• Ensure terms of supplier contracts are being executed, with a full understanding of contracts
• Develop and drive strategy in conjunction with key business partners and in consideration of proactive industry analysis
• Provide market trend analysis (business performance&drivers) to seize value creating opportunities&corrective actions
• Identify, design&execute significant cost savings projects within assigned categories
• Strategic collaborating with supplier base, customers, and internal departments to drive growth.
• Independently create&deliver presentations with customer&competitive insights
• Ownership of required internal processes including budgeting, contract attributes, benchmarking, pricing, product recommendations, etc.

Qualifications :

Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits.