Strategic Sourcing Associate, Perishable Goods

Home Chef (Internal Employees); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401k program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Home Chef in Chicago is seeking an Associate Category Manager to drive a national category strategy by researching suppliers, conducting RFPs, and aligning with cross-functional teams across Operations, Culinary, and Procurement.

You will build data-driven sourcing plans, manage supplier relationships, and support plant-level execution, with a focus on perishable goods and cost optimization within the supply chain.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in strategic sourcing
• 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
• 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

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Excel

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Home Chef in Chicago is seeking an Associate Category Manager to drive a national category strategy by researching suppliers, conducting RFPs, and aligning with cross-functional teams across Operations, Culinary, and Procurement.

You will build data-driven sourcing plans, manage supplier relationships, and support plant-level execution, with a focus on perishable goods and cost optimization within the supply chain.