Compass Group, North America
CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - FRESH PRODUCE - HYBRID
Compass Group, North America, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
Who is Foodbuy? We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary to Compass Group PLC, the world’s largest contract food and support services provider, with Foodbuy offering the feel of a small entrepreneurial company. We source and provide a variety of products and services to help our clients run their businesses more easily and cost effectively. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and we support Compass Group. Why Foodbuy? We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. We are growing and want our associates’ careers to grow with us. We have an open and modern work environment, value flexibility, and promote a collaborative open-door environment. 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.
Job Summary
This position is responsible and accountable for the execution of category strategy or category member strategy and business plans; delivery of category purchasing income for defined category, including negotiation, aligning customer needs with program opportunities, fostering supplier relationships, and engaging cross-functional resources.
Responsibilities
Own and drive category strategy or category member strategy for assigned categories delivering strong financial results, improvement opportunities and recommendations. Manage business relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers including ownership and enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback. Prepare analyses, communicate sourcing trends, and present results. Responsible for system catalog clean-up audits to ensure mapping accuracy. Research current state and future needs, analyze market trends and potential suppliers, and identify continuous improvement opportunities. Participate in vendor management – performance against contract and resolutions of constraints. Ownership of required internal processes including budgeting, contract attributes, benchmarking, pricing, product recommendations, etc.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supply chain, category, finance, or related field; supplier management experience preferred. Strong negotiation experience. Presentation experience. Ability to extract insights from complex data sets using advanced Excel skills. Ability to influence through direct and indirect teams. Knowledge/experience of budgets and forecasting. High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Travel up to 5% annually. Location: Dallas Fort Worth, TX or Charlotte, NC.
Apply to Foodbuy today!
Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA.
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. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including fair chance acts where applicable.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.
Benefits
Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance / AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Personal Leave Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws. For paid time off information for Washington State, Maryland, or remote work, see Compass wage transparency materials.
Req ID:
1464390
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Who is Foodbuy? We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary to Compass Group PLC, the world’s largest contract food and support services provider, with Foodbuy offering the feel of a small entrepreneurial company. We source and provide a variety of products and services to help our clients run their businesses more easily and cost effectively. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and we support Compass Group. Why Foodbuy? We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. We are growing and want our associates’ careers to grow with us. We have an open and modern work environment, value flexibility, and promote a collaborative open-door environment. 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.
Job Summary
This position is responsible and accountable for the execution of category strategy or category member strategy and business plans; delivery of category purchasing income for defined category, including negotiation, aligning customer needs with program opportunities, fostering supplier relationships, and engaging cross-functional resources.
Responsibilities
Own and drive category strategy or category member strategy for assigned categories delivering strong financial results, improvement opportunities and recommendations. Manage business relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers including ownership and enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback. Prepare analyses, communicate sourcing trends, and present results. Responsible for system catalog clean-up audits to ensure mapping accuracy. Research current state and future needs, analyze market trends and potential suppliers, and identify continuous improvement opportunities. Participate in vendor management – performance against contract and resolutions of constraints. Ownership of required internal processes including budgeting, contract attributes, benchmarking, pricing, product recommendations, etc.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supply chain, category, finance, or related field; supplier management experience preferred. Strong negotiation experience. Presentation experience. Ability to extract insights from complex data sets using advanced Excel skills. Ability to influence through direct and indirect teams. Knowledge/experience of budgets and forecasting. High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Travel up to 5% annually. Location: Dallas Fort Worth, TX or Charlotte, NC.
Apply to Foodbuy today!
Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA.
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. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including fair chance acts where applicable.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.
Benefits
Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance / AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Personal Leave Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws. For paid time off information for Washington State, Maryland, or remote work, see Compass wage transparency materials.
Req ID:
1464390
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