Category Analyst

7 days ago

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Compass Group Full time $5,000 - $90,000 per year

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

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Category Analysts, we'd ask you to do the following for us:

  • Provide analysis of product proposals and recommendations.
  • Perform price increase verification and provide updates on implementation
  • Support duties relating to contract management as assigned which may include management of pricing and updating data etc.
  • Maintain and correct errors in our in-house supply chain system.
  • Provide invoicing support on a monthly basis to ensure all program value is captured.
  • 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 meetings and follow up (action plans, if applicable).
  • Be responsible for a small portfolio of categories and suppliers.

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Category Analysts? 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.
  • Two years of experience in a similar purchasing role; preferred candidates will have a background in data management, foodservice, or web research with training in procurement.
  • Strong technical skills including proficiency in Power BI, Power Query and Excel
  • Excellent analytical skills and take initiative to solve problems.
  • Able to calculate financial impact of product changes, conduct food cost and trend analysis.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate a balanced approach to handling stress.
  • Process improvement mindset & willingness to explore and apply new methodologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational skills.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

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