Hybrid Associate Category Manager: Growth & Negotiations

US Foods

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan bonus

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking an Associate Category Manager to drive category performance through detailed analysis of product assortment and pricing changes, including historical shifts and forecasts. The role focuses on new product reviews, assortment optimization, and vendor negotiations (RFP/RFI) to support the category’s success.

The position offers a hybrid work model with 3 onsite days in Rosemont, IL (Tue–Thu) and 2 remote days.

Qualifications

Four-year college degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience required.
Must possess a minimum 3 years experience in retail, food service or with a consumer goods company.
Prior experience in vendor relations, pricing and management of product assortment required.
Prior Category Management experience strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Manage and provide detailed analysis of assigned category performance including growth objectives.
Develop RFPs and RFIs.
Review vendor proposals, agreements and contracts to support the category's success.
Negotiate with vendors and manage pricing and VPAs.
Conduct product assortment review and analysis to identify growth opportunities.
Review category pricing reports and provide findings to the Category Manager.
Provide category communications and launch support materials.
Maintain relations with US Foods regions to address needs in the category strategy.