SR. CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - CENTER OF PLATE
Company: Compass Group USA
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: November 7, 2024
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Job Description:
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
Foodbuy is looking for a Sr. Category Development Manager
supporting Center of The Plate categories. This position is
responsible for execution and strategic oversight of assigned
categories, including negotiation, budgeting, forecasting, aligning
customer needs with program. The role is located in Charlotte, NC
and is hybrid coming into the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday.
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 negotiations 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. Apply to Foodbuy today! Foodbuy is a
member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the
Compass Story 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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Foodbuy maintains a
drug-free workplace. Associates at Foodbuy are offered many
fantastic benefits.
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