Category Strategy & Supplier Relations Lead

Sysco Corp.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. is seeking a Category Manager to support the execution of corporate category strategies and drive assortment programs across operation companies. You will collaborate with sales, planning, and supplier teams to optimize local assortment, pricing, and promotions.

The role requires strong negotiation, Excel, and project-management skills to manage supplier relationships and drive category performance in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform essential functions.
• 3+ years of experience in retail, wholesale or distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute Category Management initiatives within assigned categories.
• Support corporate core suppliers and category success across the OpCo.
• Coordinate with planners, suppliers, brokers, sales team and customer service.

Skills

Category Management

Negotiation

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Sysco Corp. is seeking a Category Manager to support the execution of corporate category strategies and drive assortment programs across operation companies. You will collaborate with sales, planning, and supplier teams to optimize local assortment, pricing, and promotions.

The role requires strong negotiation, Excel, and project-management skills to manage supplier relationships and drive category performance in a fast-paced distribution environment.