Category Strategy & Supplier Liaison

Sysco Northeast Rdc; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC in College Park, GA is seeking a Category Manager to support category strategies, assortment updates, and execution of initiatives across OpCo and suppliers. You will work with planners, brokers, sales, and customer service to drive local supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and promote Sysco Brand sales while maintaining pricing integrity.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years in retail/wholesale/distribution, with strong Excel and negotiation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in retail, wholesale or distribution.
• Experience executing category management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Execute Category Management initiatives within assigned categories.
• Support supplier and broker relationships and drive local assortments.
• Communicate with planners, suppliers, brokers, sales team, and customer service.
• Manage local supplier negotiations and pricing strategies.
• Drive results on focus categories and support promotions and selling events.
• Direct line of contact for local sales and assist Sales Specialists.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Vendor management

Excel skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sysco Northeast RDC in College Park, GA is seeking a Category Manager to support category strategies, assortment updates, and execution of initiatives across OpCo and suppliers. You will work with planners, brokers, sales, and customer service to drive local supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and promote Sysco Brand sales while maintaining pricing integrity.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years in retail/wholesale/distribution, with strong Excel and negotiation