Senior Category Development Manager, Disposable Packaging Category

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA is seeking a Senior Category Development Manager for the Disposable Packaging Category in Canada. You will own the strategic development of category plans, drive supplier performance, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve savings and growth.

Minimum 7–10 years in purchasing, a post-secondary degree in purchasing or related field, and strong strategic/analytical and negotiation skills are required.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of purchasing and supply chain management experience.
• Post-secondary education in purchasing or related studies.
• Strong strategic planning and analytical abilities.
• Proven negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement five-year category plans for the assigned category to align with business objectives.
• Own the strategic development of category plans and ensure efficient cross-function collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Provide market insights and procurement strategies to leadership.
• Lead strategic sourcing efforts and continuous improvements within the category.
• Manage day-to-day and long-term category activities and initiatives; mentor category team members.
• Identify growth opportunities and develop execution plans.

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical abilities

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education in purchasing (or related)

Tools

MS Office

Database management

Job description

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

This is a posting for an existing vacancy.

Now if you come on board as aSenior Category Development Manager, Disposable Packaging Category we'd ask you to do the following for us:

• Participate in overall purchasing business plan and own the strategic development of category plans within your area of responsibility and ensure efficient management of other functions, delivering overall business objectives and enhance business performance.

• Develop and implement five (5) year category plan for assigned category, to align Foodbuy business plans with optimal supply base to drive supplier performance, cost savings for the organization.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to Foodbuy.

• Remain current on industry trends that could lead to development of new strategic initiatives in providing sustainable growth, sales, and profitability.

• Act as trusted advisor to senior leadership on market insights and procurement strategies.

• Participate in strategic sourcing efforts within category as requested/required, exhibit shared leadership focus in support of the 7-Step Process, suggest on-going continuous improvements, ensure teams work in strong collaboration; encourage cross-functional synergies in driving maximum value to the organization.

• Provide both day-to-day and long-term project management of assigned category activities/initiatives for Foodbuy.

• Identify product and category growth opportunities and create plans to support execution for strategic and major category assignments.

• Communicate with procurement and distribution to ensure a robust understanding of the marketplace, issues and opportunities so they can continuously update the clients.

• Implement supplier and product rationalization program.

• Use formal analysis tools such as cost models and portfolio analysis to manage categories and suppliers.

• Lead and conduct quarterly business performance reviews with representatives from key business stakeholders and suppliers.

• Conduct tactical negotiations with suppliers.

• Lead project management and implementation of new suppliers’ programs.

• Mentor and manage any direct reports within Category team.

• Special projects or other duties as assigned.
  

Think you have what it takes to be ourSenior Category Development Manager, Disposable Packaging Category? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in purchasing and supply chain management in a fast-paced environment meeting tight deadlines efficiently.

• Post-secondary education diploma/degree in purchasing or related studies.

• Excellent strategic planning skills and strong analytical abilities.

• Provennegotiation and interpersonal skills complimented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Computer proficiency, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)and database management.