Category Development Associate Director

3 weeks ago

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Compass Group USA Full time

About the Role:

The Category Development Associate Director will be responsible for managing direct assigned categories and teams to establish short and long-term strategies for continued cost optimization, value improvement, supplier relationship development, and risk mitigation.

This role will involve developing strategic category plans, negotiating and managing supplier performance, and leading the development of talent within category management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain, category, finance, or related field, with significant experience in supplier management and category development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for achieving financial and value optimization targets developed as part of annual category planning for self and team.
  • Participates in the financial planning and forecasting process as well as provides relevant market information and dynamics to internal stakeholders.
  • Develop a Category Strategy in conjunction with key business partners in support of the businesses strategies that include comprehensive cost reduction opportunities, quality of service improvements, risk management, and innovation, thus driving value creation.
  • Conduct supply market analysis, cost modelling and benchmarking on sourcing engagements and contract renewals and to provide proactive insight to 3-year category strategy.
  • Execute on supplier performance/relationship management for strategic supplier partner.
  • Manage and develop long-term relationships with strategic suppliers, distributors, and industry specific associations.
  • Ensure the range of services and/or products has been sourced and negotiated at the lowest net price to maximize business profitability & meet service needs.
  • Engages with senior procurement personnel and partners with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure category alignment with global/regional strategies and presents comprehensive reports to senior management.
  • Design cost savings projects across multiple commodities and services.
  • Provide operational direction to the category procurement activity and seek to add value to local procurement activities by developing processes which support the overall strategy.
  • Analyzes data or insights to determine industry and material trends, devises long-term development strategies for categories and alternate options.
  • Ownership of required internal processes including budgeting, contract attributes, benchmarking, pricing, product recommendations, etc.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • Minimum of 6 years' experience in supply chain, category, finance, or related field; including supplier management experience; significant experience with related category desired; experience in foodservice highly desirable
  • Evidence of an ability to work cross-functionally with colleagues in operations, finance, customer service.
  • Strong negotiation and relationship building experience at the most senior level into supplier organizations.
  • Proven track record of ability to influence in a cross functional organization including conflict resolution.
  • Must have a clear understanding of food service distribution, supply chain and has detailed route to market knowledge for key categories.
  • Proven experience in managing a P & L or budget and deliver plan results.
  • Outstanding presentation skills and selling skills to manage implementation of key programs.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience leading a team
  • High proficiency level with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Travel of up to 20% annually

About Compass Group USA:

Compass Group USA is a leading foodservice and support services company, providing solutions to a wide range of clients across various industries.

We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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