Category Manager – Food Distribution & Supplier Lead

Performance Foodservice; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Oakwood, GA is seeking a Category Manager On-Site to oversee customer relations, purchasing, and financial management for the assigned product category. You will coordinate buying, selling, and merchandising with vendors and distributors to achieve profits and high in-stock levels.

You will lead the purchasing team, conduct quarterly supplier meetings, and support the sales team with research, pricing, and deal negotiations.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of foodservice distribution and purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing evaluation of product lines, programs and pricing.
• Act as leadership to the purchasing team by giving direction, support and guidance.
• Conduct supplier meetings on a quarterly basis to discuss opportunities and changes.
• Act as sales support to the 150+ sales team with product research, pricing, and negotiating deals.
• Take ownership of aged inventory and find timely solutions.
• Work with sales, finance, and marketing to identify opportunities for sales growth.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Team management

Purchasing

Product research

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Performance Foodservice in Oakwood, GA is seeking a Category Manager On-Site to oversee customer relations, purchasing, and financial management for the assigned product category. You will coordinate buying, selling, and merchandising with vendors and distributors to achieve profits and high in-stock levels.

You will lead the purchasing team, conduct quarterly supplier meetings, and support the sales team with research, pricing, and deal negotiations.