CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - BAKERY (HYBRID)
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 world’s 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 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 Category Development Manager, Bakery Team is an exciting opportunity to accelerate your career in procurement within Foodbuy’s category team. In this role you will take responsibility for the day-to-day execution of assigned Bakery categories/suppliers and the execution of business plans within a supportive, growth focused environment. There is plenty of new opportunity that we want you to be able to quickly uncover using data analysis. Also, you will apply your procurement expertise including negotiation, budgeting and forecasting, aligning customer needs with program opportunities, fostering supplier relationships and engaging cross-functional resources to deliver your strategies for growth. As Category Development Manager, you will also work closely with other team members to further develop your category expertise and broaden your knowledge of the business. This role includes strong project management, analytical and customer service components.
What You’ll Do
• Lead day-to-day tactics and operations of assigned categories.
• Develop a category strategy in collaboration with other departments that offers targeted business objectives that deliver strong financial results.
• Know your suppliers contractual terms and manage supplier relationships to bring incremental value.
• Negotiate with suppliers to drive savings opportunities for customers and mitigate any adverse market conditions.
• Establish price benchmarks to ensure our programs are competitive for customers. Manage term sets to ensure pricing and VA released to distributors is accurate and timely.
• Set annual budgets for your categories with monthly tracking and forecasting.
• Work cross-functionally to manage the implementation process for new contracts or program changes.
• Identification of category improvement opportunities and recommendations.
• Respond to field requests for additional information about products and programming.
• Preparation of supplier and category analyses and presentation materials.
What You’ll Need
• 5+ years of category management and procurement experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is required - food Industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in the Bakery category areas is advantageous.
• Experience in managing, developing and training another team member
• A great attitude – flexibility, optimism, resourcefulness and transparency.
• A proven track record of delivering results delivery while being self-motivated and driven.
• Ability to extract insights from complex data sets using advanced excel skills.
• Adaptable to change and thrives in a dynamic environment.
• High attention to detail and exceptional work quality.
• Evidence of an ability to work cross-functionally and influence at senior levels.
• Good knowledge of budgets and forecasting.
• Strong negotiation experience.
• Outstanding presentation skills.
• High proficiency level with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
• Travel rarely required, but could be up to 5% annually.
Apply to Foodbuy today!
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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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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