category manager
Posted on
November 07, 2024
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Employer details
Produce Express Inc.
Job details
Want to work for one of the fastest growing companies in Woodstock? Want to work with ownership that cares about their people? Want to get 40% off your groceries? Produce Express is the place for you! We need a Category Manager that has a positive attitude that would love to work in a growing company. The ideal candidate will lead our purchasing team in sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials to meet the company's operational needs efficiently.
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Duties:
* Oversee purchasing of the entire grocery category for all departments
* Ensure proper market pricing is established and maintained to ensure competitiveness
* Implement a robust price shop process to ensure pricing reflects market conditions
* Work with our purchasing department to ensure we are setting up proper mins/max's and safety stock
* Ensure inventory turn targets are exceeded
* Source new products and supply relationships to align with our brand promise of "Farm Fresh, Local, where possible, food delivered to your door"
* Set up and ensure margin targets are met by category and work on cost of goods reductions in all categories
* Set up and establish rebate programs with suppliers and manage payment terms
* Reinforce great procurement practices using our ERP program
* Oversee product selection to ensure we are constantly reviewing our selection and adding/deleting items appropriately
Skills:
* Proficient in procurement processes, sourcing methods, and vendor management
* Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers
* Ability to analyze market trends and pricing to make informed purchasing decisions
* Experience in fabricating contracts that protect the company's interests
* Familiarity with supply chain management principles for seamless operations
If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in procurement and vendor management, we invite you to apply for this challenging yet rewarding position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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LocationWoodstock, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$80,000 to $120,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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