Griffith Foods
Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.
Category Manager – Spices & Vegetables
Location: Proximity to Work in Alsip IL US or Lithonia, GA. Hybrid 2-3 days a week. Compensation Range: $100,000 - $120,000/year plus bonus. Griffith Foods is hiring a Category Manager to be responsible for the strategic purchasing of a set grouping of Spices & Vegetables categories for North America. This individual contributor role focuses on sustainable material sourcing, category management, negotiations, supplier relationship management, and contract management, all critical for supporting Griffith’s growth and innovation. This role is also the key supplier contact and subject matter expert for a set group of items/categories within the North American purchasing dept. All costs, negotiations, cost forecast visibility for these categories as well as any necessary material expediting activities are the key responsibilities of this role. This is your opportunity to be responsible for driving strategic decisions that directly impact the company's cost efficiency and profitability and manage key categories that are vital to the operational success of Griffith Foods and the North American region. Responsibilities
Developing and managing supplier relationships in conjunction with internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Research & Development, Finance, and Customer Service). Negotiating and managing strategic contracts that include an emphasis on quality, service, continuous improvement, and sustainability. Development and management of the budgetary process and the associated Purchase Price Variance (PPV). Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to assure an optimized cost of use for selected Spice & Veg categories. Act as the primary Purchasing point of contact for Custom Culinary, ensuring seamless integration with the broader Purchasing team to support ongoing Griffith Foods initiatives. Facilitate clear communication between stakeholders, ensuring alignment of purchasing strategies with business goals and contributing to the broader leadership team objectives. Drive process solutions and have strong project management skills. Qualifications you should have
Like to ensure compliance with all suppliers to Griffith's quality, regulatory, and legal documentation expectations. Enjoy creating and implementing sourcing strategies, processes and best practices. Have proven negotiation experience and cross-functional project management skills. Develop and implement supplier and category strategies. Have strong business acumen with the ability to align category strategies with overall business objectives, including raw material cost forecasting and management. Strong communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization. What will set you apart
Master’s degree Professional certification such as CPIM/APICS/CPM Griffith Foods embraces Work Flex, allowing employees to work remotely, and select options like compressed work weeks, flex time, etc. Most professionals come into the office three days a week. Periodic onsite meetings may occur at the above posted locations. Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, with a target of 12%. This bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan. Equal Employment Opportunity
Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
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Location: Proximity to Work in Alsip IL US or Lithonia, GA. Hybrid 2-3 days a week. Compensation Range: $100,000 - $120,000/year plus bonus. Griffith Foods is hiring a Category Manager to be responsible for the strategic purchasing of a set grouping of Spices & Vegetables categories for North America. This individual contributor role focuses on sustainable material sourcing, category management, negotiations, supplier relationship management, and contract management, all critical for supporting Griffith’s growth and innovation. This role is also the key supplier contact and subject matter expert for a set group of items/categories within the North American purchasing dept. All costs, negotiations, cost forecast visibility for these categories as well as any necessary material expediting activities are the key responsibilities of this role. This is your opportunity to be responsible for driving strategic decisions that directly impact the company's cost efficiency and profitability and manage key categories that are vital to the operational success of Griffith Foods and the North American region. Responsibilities
Developing and managing supplier relationships in conjunction with internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Research & Development, Finance, and Customer Service). Negotiating and managing strategic contracts that include an emphasis on quality, service, continuous improvement, and sustainability. Development and management of the budgetary process and the associated Purchase Price Variance (PPV). Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to assure an optimized cost of use for selected Spice & Veg categories. Act as the primary Purchasing point of contact for Custom Culinary, ensuring seamless integration with the broader Purchasing team to support ongoing Griffith Foods initiatives. Facilitate clear communication between stakeholders, ensuring alignment of purchasing strategies with business goals and contributing to the broader leadership team objectives. Drive process solutions and have strong project management skills. Qualifications you should have
Like to ensure compliance with all suppliers to Griffith's quality, regulatory, and legal documentation expectations. Enjoy creating and implementing sourcing strategies, processes and best practices. Have proven negotiation experience and cross-functional project management skills. Develop and implement supplier and category strategies. Have strong business acumen with the ability to align category strategies with overall business objectives, including raw material cost forecasting and management. Strong communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization. What will set you apart
Master’s degree Professional certification such as CPIM/APICS/CPM Griffith Foods embraces Work Flex, allowing employees to work remotely, and select options like compressed work weeks, flex time, etc. Most professionals come into the office three days a week. Periodic onsite meetings may occur at the above posted locations. Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, with a target of 12%. This bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan. Equal Employment Opportunity
Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
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