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

The Category Program Manager, Hot Beverages is an exciting opportunity to accelerate your career in procurement within the Category Development team at Foodbuy. In this role, you will take responsibility for the day to day management of assigned categories as well as the execution of strategic business plans within a fast-paced environment and work hand in hand with our fastest growing Compass sectors. You’ll be tasked with contracting the newest trends across the hot beverage and equipment categories, and creating a fast go-to market program that can be leveraged with our high touch sector clients. You will engage cross-functional team members to present program opportunities to key stakeholders and clients in an effort to deliver on your trend growth strategies. As Category Program Manager, you will be required to leverage advanced procurement skills including; negotiation, margin management, product development, budgeting, and forecasting. This role includes strong project management, analytical and customer service components. The role is located in Charlotte, NC and is Hybrid in office 3 days per week.


What You’ll Do
* Lead day-to-day tactics and operations of assigned categories.
* Work with high-end coffee roasters.
* Develop a category strategy that offers targeted business objectives and delivers strong financial results year over year.
* Research upcoming trends and target supplier gaps for contract opportunities.
* Negotiate with supplier partners to drive savings opportunities, mitigate adverse market conditions, expanded product offering and exclusive programming.
* Set annual budgets for your categories with monthly tracking and forecasting.
* Work cross-functionally with Foodbuy and sector stakeholders to manage the implementation process for new contracts and program changes.
* Respond to field requests for additional information about products and programming.
* Prepare supplier and category analyses and presentation materials. Present to all levels of client and sector stakeholders.


What You’ll Need
* 3+ years of category management or procurement experience.
* Bachelor’s degree is required - Beverage or Food Industry experience strongly preferred.
* A great attitude - flexibility, optimism, resourcefulness and transparency.
* A proven track record of delivering results while being self-motivated and driven.
* Ability to extract insights from complex data sets using advanced excel skills.
* Adaptable to change and thrives in a dynamic environment.
* High attention to detail and exceptional work quality.
* Evidence of an ability to work cross-functionally and influence at senior levels.
* Good knowledge of budgets and forecasting.
* Strong negotiation experience.
* Outstanding presentation skills.

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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

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)

Req ID: 1304740

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