Candy & Snacks Category Lead — Strategic Sourcing & Growth

Carrie Rikon & Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

A leading food company based in College Point, NY is seeking a Candy & Snacks Category Manager. The role involves managing procurement and inventory for profitable product lines, with responsibilities including demand forecasting, vendor relations, and inventory management. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in purchasing and is currently a Category Manager in the candy or snacks industry. Excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience.
• Currently a Category Manager in candy and/or snacks.
• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising practices.

Responsibilities

• Order products to meet forecasted demand.
• Obtain best possible product costs, quality, and service.
• Interface with various departments and develop vendor relationships.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A leading food company based in College Point, NY is seeking a Candy & Snacks Category Manager. The role involves managing procurement and inventory for profitable product lines, with responsibilities including demand forecasting, vendor relations, and inventory management. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in purchasing and is currently a Category Manager in the candy or snacks industry. Excellent benefits are offered.