Category Business Manager

Position Title : Category Business Manager

Pay Grade : 15

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Who is Foodbuy?

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 worlds largest contract food and support services provider.

Why Foodbuy?

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 F lexibility, I nclusion, R esults, S ustainability and T ransparency. 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.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the job search in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on referral tracking. For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.

Job Summary

The Category Business Manager position on the Supplies, Equipment & Services (SES) team is an exciting opportunity to accelerate your career in Foodbuy. In this role you will work alongside Account Managers, Onboarding Managers, Supplier Base, and the Category Development Team aligning customer needs with commercial opportunities to maximize the value of Foodbuy programs for its members.

There are plenty of new opportunities that we want you to be able to quickly uncover within a supportive, growth focused environment. You will work closely with other team members and account managers to further develop your category and customer expertise to broaden your knowledge of the business.

Success in this role will evolve from strong project management, an in-depth product knowledge of supplies, equipment and services used in housekeeping, public area, restaurant and kitchen operations, hands-on commercial analysis, thoughtful relationship building with internal and external partners, and the ability to present your ideas to inspire action.

Responsibilities :

Provide excellent category support to both Account Managers and Foodbuy Members to drive volume to our preferred supplier programs.

Working with account managers, gain customer commitment to convert product purchases & services to Foodbuys supplier programs to achieve cost savings and margin improvements.

Jointly manage supplier base to provide best value and support for our Members.

Collaborate and assist the teams efforts in resolving critical quality, service and delivery issues with suppliers. Act as Escalation point to resolve supplier performance issues

Identify cost reduction opportunities for Foodbuy Members while increasing preferred supplier sales and Foodbuy revenue.

Work cross-functionally to manage the implementation of new contracts or program changes.

Requirements :

• ? 2+ years' experience in Supply chain, operations, or a category management role.
• ? A minimum of a Bachelors degree is required; significant related sourcing, category or account management experience may be considered in lieu of education
• ? A proven record of accomplishment of delivering results while being self-motivated in a dynamic environment.

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Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their 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. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and / or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID : 1479122

Foodbuy

Erin Gregory

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