Strategic Category Manager – Sourcing & Perishables

Home Chef; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promo code discount

Insurance (medical/dental/vision)

Paid time off

401k

FSAs

Job summary

Home Chef is seeking an Associate Category Manager to build a national category strategy by researching suppliers, performing RFPs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role will execute sourcing strategy at the plant level and drive category improvements across the supply chain.

The candidate should have 1+ year of strategic sourcing experience, strong analytical skills, and a four-year business degree.

Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) experience in strategic sourcing, ideally within perishable goods.
• Strong analytical skills, with competency in Excel
• Experience in relationship management
• Completion of a four-year degree in business or a related field

Responsibilities

• Research the supply chain, industry structure, and potential supplier partners by using online tools, industry resources, and talking to suppliers
• Conduct research into supplier capabilities and product portfolios
• Create and present recommendations for sourcing strategies based on data-driven research
• Formulate and execute strategic sourcing plans with our distribution/fulfillment centers
• Support the plants by improving efficiencies, manage category costs, and reducing fulfillment and cost risk within the Home Chef supply chain

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Relationship management

Education

Four-year degree in business or related field

Job description

Home Chef is seeking an Associate Category Manager to build a national category strategy by researching suppliers, performing RFPs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role will execute sourcing strategy at the plant level and drive category improvements across the supply chain.

The candidate should have 1+ year of strategic sourcing experience, strong analytical skills, and a four-year business degree.