Category Analyst
5 days ago
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward
Imagine working in a place that offers great resources to help you achieve your greatest potential. At **Foodbuy**, our solutions strengthen supplier relationships, customize offerings, and lower purchasing and production costs. In turn, we can give our passionate employees ongoing opportunities to grow. Join us.
**Why work with Foodbuy?** We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support Services Company. We extend our value-driven purchasing service model to external clients who benefit from our negotiated contracts with manufacturers that support food and beverage and facility management suppliers.
**Job Summary**:
This role is all about striving for the successful achievement and completion of the purchasing team and Compass Group Canada goals and objectives (initiatives) as per the established key performance indicators and fiscal business plans.
Now, if you were to come on board as one of our** Category Analysts (Purchasing), **we’d ask you to do the following for us:
- Provide analysis of proposals and recommendations.
- Engage in business communication and tactical negotiations with suppliers.
- Price increase verification; provide updates on market conditions and complete cost models.
- Perform administrative duties relating to contract management as assigned which may include management of pricing, data entry, vendor meetings, etc.
- Maintain and correct errors in our data management system.
- Provide invoicing support on a monthly basis to ensure all program value is captured.
- Review, communicate, and follow up on all product/service complaints from our operations regarding contracted supplier products.
- Perform product management which includes managing listings on our Managed Order Guides and administrating product replacement implementations.
- Identify opportunities of non-compliance and/or new projects.
- Attend all meetings, take notes, and follow up (action plans, if applicable).
- Be responsible for a small portfolio of suppliers.
Think you have what it takes to be one of our **Category Analysts (Purchasing)**? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:
- College diploma or university degree (or relevant experience) in a related field.
- Excellent analytical skills and take initiative to solve problems.
- Well-developed understanding of financial terms and formulas.
- Able to conduct food cost analysis and trend analysis.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate a balanced approach to handling stress.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational skills.
- High level of competency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and database management.
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