Remote Category & Supplier Advisor

Sysco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in the United States is seeking a Category Management professional to drive assortment strategies and supplier negotiations from a home-based setup. The role partners with OpCo sales teams to update product assortments, execute category initiatives, and support supplier relationships across markets in the South region.

You will manage local supplier reviews, training, and pricing initiatives while aligning with corporate requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Execute Category Management and other initiatives within assigned categories.
• Responsible for Category success and overall Support of Corporate core suppliers.
• Communicate with planners/suppliers/brokers/sales team/customer service.
• Manage and promote local assortment within assigned categories to achieve company goals.
• Manage local supplier and broker relationships.
• Provide input, support, and guidance to operation company (OpCo) Sales Specialist.
• Facilitate corporate assortment training at the operation company (OpCo) as required.
• Conduct local supplier reviews and negotiations using corporate best business practices.
• Negotiate/secure supplier-funded customer deviated pricing.
• Facilitate negotiations and management of local Earned Income programs.
• Manage and review company Earned Income components.
• Work with supplier Category Captains or Advisors for focus categories as required.
• Support inventory depletion process by identifying items to be discontinued and assisting in supplier negotiations to return products.
• Drive results on focus categories and support promotional activities and selling events.
• Direct line of contact for local sales and communicate with and assist Sales on all issues.
• New item and Vendor creation.
• Drive increased Sysco Brand sales.
• Manage category equities and market pricing to support pricing integrity in conjunction with RevMan team.
• Collaborate and review Sales and GP results of Market Cost Price changes with Revenue Management team.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Organization

Planning

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sysco in the United States is seeking a Category Management professional to drive assortment strategies and supplier negotiations from a home-based setup. The role partners with OpCo sales teams to update product assortments, execute category initiatives, and support supplier relationships across markets in the South region.

You will manage local supplier reviews, training, and pricing initiatives while aligning with corporate requirements.