Strategic Category Manager - Food & Beverage

Ben E. Keith; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and Long Term Disability

401K with matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Credit Union

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company in Amarillo, TX seeks a Category Manager to maximize category sales and gross profit within the assigned category.

You will lead purchasing teams, manage vendor relations, train staff, and analyze data to support key sales initiatives, while ensuring quality standards.

Qualifications include 3 years purchasing experience and a bachelor’s degree; valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Purchasing or equivalent business experience.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint applications.
• Valid driver’s license is required for driving to perform company business.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications. Ability to effectively present information to vendors and employees in a written and/or verbal format.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials to provide timely and quality responses.
• Ability to learn and use all Ben E. Keith applications.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude and follow dress code
• Maximize sales within assigned category in order to increase branch profitability and overall gross company profit
• Manage the day-to-day tasks and perform training of Purchasing Managers and Purchasing Assistants to ensure optimal performance of the Purchasing division
• Perform administrative functions and data analysis supporting key sales initiatives, including retailer performance and various ad hoc analysis to streamline and enhance the buying process
• Manage vendor relationships to drive continuous improvement
• Monitor performance of products within assigned category in order to achieve budgeted goals
• Provide feedback to Director of Purchasing related to performance of direct reports
• Ensure quality and packaging standards are met and maintained
• Educate District Sales Reps and associated personnel involved in the Purchasing function on products with assigned category

Skills

Purchasing experience

Data analysis

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ben E. Keith Company in Amarillo, TX seeks a Category Manager to maximize category sales and gross profit within the assigned category.

You will lead purchasing teams, manage vendor relations, train staff, and analyze data to support key sales initiatives, while ensuring quality standards.

Qualifications include 3 years purchasing experience and a bachelor’s degree; valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are required.