Category Development Specialist

7 days ago

Mississauga, Canada Compass Group Full time

**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.

The **Category Development Specialist** will be part of the overall Procurement Team and will contribute to the development and ongoing management of our supplier programs by driving continuous improvement of strategies, processes, and activities. This position will be primarily responsible for supporting Category Development with analytics, coordinating, and ensure accuracy of Managed Order Guides

As a **Category Development Specialist**, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

- Primary support in the oversight of managed order guides, preferred manufacturer, and product database
- Liaison with Category Development and Culinary leaders to ensure correct product is approved on the managed order guide
- Continuous improvement of compliance processes pertaining to Canada. This includes Conversion files, product request Forms submission, and NOMA monthly submissions
- Track and communicate all supply chain issues and stock outs as well as timeframe for replenishment
- Track price variations and Inflation update information
- Assist Category Development Managers with spend analysis and vendor target detail at the start of a sourcing project & manage the activities surrounding the outcome of a sourcing event to Category Development
- Prepare and distribute all scheduled and ad-hoc reports for Compass sustainability program
- Be able to identify cost savings and increased efficiencies
- Perform administrative duties relating to contract management as assigned which may include management of pricing, data entry, vendor meetings, etc.
- Identify new opportunities of non-compliance and/or new projects
- Remain current on industry trends that could lead to development of new strategic initiatives in providing sustainable growth, sales, and profitability.

Think you have what it takes to be our **Category Development Specialists**? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.
- Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred
- Expertise in analytics, procurement functions and related requirements with strategic ability.
- Ability to work under direct but limited supervision and exercise strong critical thinking to resolve daily operational challenges and fulfill overall program requirements.
- High aptitude for learning software programs including Supply Chain, BRAVO, and MS Office programs
- High proficiency level with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required
- Strong relationship building and goal alignment skills
- Purchasing Experience is a plus

**Salary**: From $55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Procurement: 2 years (preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 4 years (preferred)
- Purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

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