Category Manager — Food & Beverage Distribution

Ben E. Keith; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and Long Term Disability

401K with matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Credit Union

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a Category Manager in San Antonio, TX to maximize category sales and gross profit within an assigned category. The role involves leadership of Purchasing staff, vendor relations, and data-driven decision making to improve efficiency and profitability.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business (or related field) and at least 3 years of purchasing experience, with strong report-writing and presentation skills. A valid driver’s license is required.]

Qualifications

• 3 years of Purchasing or equivalent business experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or related industry.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications; present information to vendors and employees.

Responsibilities

• Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude and follow dress code.
• Maximize sales within assigned category to increase branch profitability and overall gross company profit.
• Manage day-to-day tasks and training of Purchasing Managers and Purchasing Assistants to ensure optimal performance of the Purchasing division.
• Perform administrative functions and data analysis to support key sales initiatives and streamline buying process.
• Manage vendor relationships to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor performance of products within category to meet budgeted goals.
• Provide feedback to Director of Purchasing related to performance of direct reports.
• Ensure quality and packaging standards are met and maintained.
• Educate District Sales Reps on products within assigned category.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor management

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

MS Word

PowerPoint

Driving license

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a Category Manager in San Antonio, TX to maximize category sales and gross profit within an assigned category. The role involves leadership of Purchasing staff, vendor relations, and data-driven decision making to improve efficiency and profitability.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business (or related field) and at least 3 years of purchasing experience, with strong report-writing and presentation skills. A valid driver’s license is required.]