Strategic Category Manager Foodservice Growth

Performance Food Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Category Manager to oversee customer relations, purchasing, and financial performance for assigned product categories. You will coordinate buying, selling, and merchandising with vendors to improve in-stock levels, margins, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include category strategy development, supplier negotiations, pricing optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with sales and marketing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5+ years related experience in category management or similar role.
• Strong MS Office skills and data analysis abilities.
• Experience with supplier/vendor management and pricing strategies.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Negotiate buy brackets, freight, discounts, and terms with vendors.
• Ensure costing and pricing accuracy; review discrepancies and audits.
• Manage product assortment and SKU rationalization; introduce new products.
• Analyze sales, margin, and market data to drive pricing decisions.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing on promotions and POS materials.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Data analysis

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Performance Food Group is seeking a Category Manager to oversee customer relations, purchasing, and financial performance for assigned product categories. You will coordinate buying, selling, and merchandising with vendors to improve in-stock levels, margins, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include category strategy development, supplier negotiations, pricing optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with sales and marketing.