Category Manager of Protein Solutions
Skills
- Procurement and strategic sourcing in protein categories
- Supplier relationship management and contract negotiation
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint proficiency for analysis and presentations
- Commodity intelligence and market driver interpretation
- Inventory management, forecasting and data normalization
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Responsibilities
- Implement and standardize sourcing processes across Beef, Pork, Poultry and Seafood
- Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with existing and new suppliers
- Define and document product specifications, yield charts and all cost inputs
- Analyze customer data to deliver risk management, muscle/raw material optimization and logistics efficiencies
- Present Protein Solutions value proposition and market intelligence in new business opportunities
- Conduct quarterly supplier business reviews and develop supplier scorecards
- Monitor commodity markets and contribute to risk management strategies
- Collaborate with customer operations to drive program compliance and resolve supplier issues
- Coordinate with pricing and order guide teams to ensure accurate data flow
- Support Business Development to grow the Protein Solutions pipeline
Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Meat Science, Supply Chain Management or related field)
- Relevant industry experience may substitute for formal degree
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverages
- Ancillary plans including FSA (health and dependent care), critical illness, accident, and voluntary life
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off (no accrual required)
- Training and development program
- Competitive compensation
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Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Buyers Edge Platform is a data driven software company that is focused on foodservice supply chain, contracting and purchasing partner.
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