Compass Group
SENIOR CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - BEVERAGES
Compass Group, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28202
Job Summary
This position is responsible for execution and strategic oversight of assigned categories, including negotiation, budgeting, forecasting, aligning customer needs with program. Responsibilities: Participate in the financial planning and forecasting process. Develop category sourcing strategy and recommendations in conjunction with key business partners. Conduct industry analysis to provide proactive insight to develop a 3-year category strategy. Partner with Sourcing team to support negotiating & executing preferred supplier contracts. Provide ongoing trend analysis (business performance & drivers) to seize value-creating opportunities & corrective actions. Research current state and future needs, analysis of market trends and potential suppliers, and identification of continuous improvement opportunities. Responsible for development of comprehensive strategy reports. Identify, design & execute cost savings projects within assigned categories. Manage supplier performance - escalation resolution management. Create & deliver presentations with customer & competitive insights, recommendations. 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 5 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 & PowerPoint. Travel is up to 5% annually. 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. 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 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 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.
This position is responsible for execution and strategic oversight of assigned categories, including negotiation, budgeting, forecasting, aligning customer needs with program. Responsibilities: Participate in the financial planning and forecasting process. Develop category sourcing strategy and recommendations in conjunction with key business partners. Conduct industry analysis to provide proactive insight to develop a 3-year category strategy. Partner with Sourcing team to support negotiating & executing preferred supplier contracts. Provide ongoing trend analysis (business performance & drivers) to seize value-creating opportunities & corrective actions. Research current state and future needs, analysis of market trends and potential suppliers, and identification of continuous improvement opportunities. Responsible for development of comprehensive strategy reports. Identify, design & execute cost savings projects within assigned categories. Manage supplier performance - escalation resolution management. Create & deliver presentations with customer & competitive insights, recommendations. 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 5 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 & PowerPoint. Travel is up to 5% annually. 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. 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 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 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.