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    Compass Group
    Compass Group Dallas, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    SENIOR CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
    • PRODUCE & SUSTAINABILITYClick Here to Apply OnlineJob Description This position can be based in Allen, TX or Charlotte, NC and offers a hybrid work schedule 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:

    Hybrid Work Schedule:

    Mondays and Fridays remote Foodbuy's NPC's Procurement team members are assigned by category and commodities; they manage the suppliers and distribution partners, as well as costing of market fresh fruits and vegetables for our food service clients.

    The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of fresh produce harvest and production, seasonality, costing and distribution.

    The ability to negotiate contracts and weekly fobs as well as initiate LTO projects, meet deadlines in a continued effort to further bring value to our customers while maintaining and growing the relationships with our distribution partners across the U.S.

    in a fast-paced organization.

    The Senior Category Development Manager will be responsible for managing and implementing multiple commodities, developing maintaining grower/supplier relationships in a procurement team environment.

    Network daily with distributors, growers, shippers of fresh produce products including juice, eggs and dairy.

    Procurement team members assigned by category and commodities; they manage the suppliers and distribution partners as well as negotiating weekly fob costing of assigned market fresh fruits and vegetables for our food service clients.

    The role is four-dimensional: procurement (sourcing and setting fobs), transportation (logistics of reducing freight expense).

    Communication daily and weekly with distribution partner to ensure availability of supplies and compliance which ultimately ensures our client satisfaction of assured quality, availability and value.

    This role will also be heavily involved with development and meeting our sustainability & DEI goals.


    Responsibilities & Duties:

    Understand the logistics with loading and consolidating productsAssist in managing and implementing the future on-line order portalUnderstanding and maintaining the components of Landing in Costs (LIC); find ways to reduce costsExpand new business by focusing on the supply chain to support our customers sourcing requirements, distribution partners need and in tune with all new commodity offerings and opportunities Oversee negotiation of contract pricing and structured fobs by commodity weekly within given timetables to ensure value, quality, availability, and food safety.

    NPC currently does not actually place a purchase order but builds the programs for our distribution partner to place the orders with growers/shippers and facilitators.

    Knowledgeable and support to keep record of required Contract, Food Safety documentation; reporting, building spreadsheets and data entry.

    Maintain, Initiate and continually develop relationships with suppliers worldwideTactical management of the produce procurement and transportation supply chainsDrive and manage distributors complianceWork closely with the National Sales Representatives and Account ManagersProactively find opportunities and make recommendations as they relate to internal and external sustainability goals and initiatives as well as DEI goals and initiativesBuild relationships with key suppliers, educate them on DEI and sustainability goals and initiativesPreferred Qualifications:
    Bachelor's Degree in Business, Procurement, Food and Beverage or related field/comparable experienceModerate PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite software
    • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook as well as ability to adapt to new required, proprietary computer software programsWorking knowledge and experience in systems, process and analysisOrganizational and detail orientationExcellent verbal and written communication skillsSolid experience with understanding of software systems with ideas and input of continual creation of procurement and distribution software.
    Minimum 10 Years Buying and Negotiating Experience for Fruits, Vegetables and/or Dairy products in the food service industry.

    Minimum 5 Year Experience in Contract Negotiation(s), managing the buy side weekly and support with logistics as well as business planning.

    Knowledge of USDA and PACA requirements Bilingual skills are a plusAbility to work with others, as well put in the time to complete the task at hand Skill Requirements:

    Effective verbal and written communication skills, (people skills for correct political environments) Attention to detail and accuracy, time tables, transitions, computer entry.

    Ability to multi-task Team oriented Decision making skills Problem solving and analytical skills Project and goal oriented Ability to navigate through the organizationAbility to work collaboratively on a cross-functional team and company-wide initiativesAbility to comprehend product information data flow (item, vendor, cost, price)Ability to solve problems within and across multiple departmentsProvides proactive solutions with limited direction and inputDemonstrates initiative and willingness to take risksRelies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsWide degree of creativity and latitude is expectedFunction in a fast-paced, multi-department, office environmentLimited Travel required by car or airplane with overnight staysAbility to work extended hours at times A plus with this current position would be knowledge and past experience implementing a mushroom and mixed vegetable program nationallyApply to Foodbuy todayFoodbuy is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass StoryCompass 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.

    We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
    Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.
    Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits.
    MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)

    Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Req ID:1264147FoodbuyMIRANDA CARTERET[[req_classification]]
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