SR. CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - REGIONALS

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 primary duty of this position is to work collaboratively with the account management team and category development team, aligning customer needs with commercial opportunities in order to maximize the value of negotiated regional programs (bakery, dairy, meat, seafood, sushi, etc). Duties include hands-on analysis of data and building relationships with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities :

Identify cost reduction opportunities for customers while increasing preferred supplier sales and company revenue

Work with account managers to gain customer commitment to convert product purchases to negotiated supplier programs to achieve cost savings and margin improvements.

Develop and execute a category strategy that meets company and customer targets.

Provide support with customer culinary team and supplier partners to identify product recommendations based on quality, value, yield, application, etc.

Project management of numerous opportunities concurrently to ensure optimum results.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

5 years of account management and / or category management experience preferred.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

Ability to extract insights from complex data sets using advanced excel skills

High attention to detail and exceptional work quality

Strong networking skills, ability to influence and get things done through informal as well as formal channels

Evidence of an ability to work cross-functionally.

Excellent customer / client relationship building skills, both internally and externally

Strong influencing skills to persuade people’s attitudes, behaviors, and decisions to desired results

High proficiency level with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint required

Travel rarely required, but could be up to 25% annually

Apply to Foodbuy today!

Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

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)

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.

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Foodbuy

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