Strategic Food Category Manager: Sourcing & Innovation

Home Chef; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k program

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Home Chef in Chicago, IL is looking for a procurement professional to develop and maintain category strategies. A minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the food and beverage sector, is required. Strong analytical skills and effective communication are essential.

The role includes responsibilities such as managing supplier relationships and performance metrics. The position offers a base salary of $90,000–$105,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and a 401k program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement and sourcing experience, preferably in food.
• Strong data analysis skills to support actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple initiatives effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain category strategy in alignment with company goals.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manage requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Own category performance by monitoring key metrics.

Skills

Procurement experience

Food and beverage knowledge

Strong analytical mindset

Excel/GSheet proficiency

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Home Chef in Chicago, IL is looking for a procurement professional to develop and maintain category strategies. A minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the food and beverage sector, is required. Strong analytical skills and effective communication are essential.

The role includes responsibilities such as managing supplier relationships and performance metrics. The position offers a base salary of $90,000–$105,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and a 401k program.