Category Strategy & Supplier Relations Specialist

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC in Nashville, TN seeks a Category Management professional to execute initiatives across assigned categories, support core suppliers, and ensure alignment with corporate strategies. The role collaborates with planners, sales, and operations to optimize assortment and pricing.

You will drive supplier negotiations, manage local supplier relationships, and train OpCo staff on category practices while maintaining pricing integrity and contributing to inventory optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in retail, wholesale or distribution.
• Proven ability to manage conflict and drive merchandising changes.
• Strong Excel skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Execute Category Management and other initiatives within assigned categories.
• Support local supplier and broker relationships.
• Communicate with planners/suppliers/brokers/sales team/customer service.
• Manage and promote local assortment within assigned categories to achieve company goals.
• Negotiate/secure supplier-funded customer deviated pricing.
• Facilitate negotiations and management of local Earned Income programs.
• Provide input, support, and guidance to operation company (OpCo) Sales Specialist.
• Drive increased Sysco Brand sales.

Skills

Conflict management

Multi-tasking

Merchandising change

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Proactive issue resolution

Written & verbal communication

Organization & planning

Merchandising processes

Negotiation

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sysco Northeast RDC in Nashville, TN seeks a Category Management professional to execute initiatives across assigned categories, support core suppliers, and ensure alignment with corporate strategies. The role collaborates with planners, sales, and operations to optimize assortment and pricing.

You will drive supplier negotiations, manage local supplier relationships, and train OpCo staff on category practices while maintaining pricing integrity and contributing to inventory optimization.