Title: Category Business Manager
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Imagine working in a place that offers great resources to help you achieve your greatest potential. At Foodbuy, our solutions strengthen supplier relationships, customize offerings, and lower purchasing and production costs. In turn, we can give our passionate employees ongoing opportunities to grow. Join us.
Why work with Foodbuy? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support Services Company. We extend our value-driven purchasing service model to external clients who benefit from our negotiated contracts with manufacturers that support food and beverage and facility management suppliers.
Job Summary
Collaborating closely with cross-functional resources including Account Managers, Category Managers, Culinary, Sourcing, Distribution, Marketing, and Finance, you will conduct holistic commercial reviews of the supply chain and purchasing behaviors of Foodbuy Customers. Using data analysis and your procurement expertise, you will align customer needs with program opportunities and present an in-depth plan for maximizing the commercial value of Foodbuy’s partnership
How you will make an impact:
- Working with Account Managers, gain customer commitment to convert product purchases to negotiated supplier programs to achieve cost savings
- Manage supplier base to provide best value and support for our customers, holding both ourselves and our supplier base accountable for most competitive programs possible and a great service experience
- Identify cost reduction opportunities for customers while increasing preferred supplier sales and company revenue
- Based on in-depth analysis and an understanding of goals, develop a category strategy that delivers strong financial results.
- Establish price benchmarks and negotiate with suppliers to ensure our programs are competitive for customers in all business segments
- Provide support with customer culinary team and supplier partners to identify product recommendations based on quality, value, yield, application, etc.
- Work cross-functionally to manage the implementation of new contracts or program changes
- Identification of category improvement opportunities and recommendations.
About you:
- 2+ years of category management, or customer account management experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
- Experience of broader aspects of supply chain, as well as providing evidence of a broader business perspective such as balancing cost, value, risk & opportunity.
- A proven track record of delivering results while being self- motivated in a dynamic environment
- Computer proficiency, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.) and database management.
- Excellent relationship building skills along with strong influencing skills to persuade stakeholders and achieve desired results
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.
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