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Job Summary Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Category Development Manager Grocery, wed ask you to do the following for us: Responsibilities Participate in overall purchasing business plan and own the strategic development of category plans within your area of responsibility and ensure efficient management of other functions, delivering overall business objectives and enhance business performance. Remain current on industry trends that could lead to development of new strategic initiatives in providing sustainable growth, sales, and profitability. Participate in strategic sourcing efforts within category as requested/required, exhibit shared leadership focus in support of the 7-Step Process, suggest on-going continuous improvements, ensure teams work in strong collaboration; encourage cross-functional synergies in driving maximum value to the organization. Provide both day-to-day and long-term project management of assigned category activities/initiatives for Foodbuy. Identify product and category growth opportunities and create plans to support execution for strategic and major category assignments. Communicate with procurement and distribution to ensure a robust understanding of the marketplace, issues and opportunities so they can continuously update the clients. Implement supplier and product rationalization program. Use formal analysis tools such as cost models and portfolio analysis to manage categories and suppliers. Lead and conduct quarterly business performance reviews with representatives from key business stakeholders and suppliers. Conduct tactical negotiations with suppliers. Lead project management and implementation of new suppliers programs. Special projects or other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing and supply chain management in a fast-paced environment meeting tight deadlines efficiently. Post-secondary education diploma/degree in purchasing or related studies. Excellent strategic planning skills and strong analytical abilities. Proven negotiation and interpersonal skills complimented with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer proficiency, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.) and database management. Benefits Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE Worlds Most Admired Companies. The opportunities with us are endless. As the worlds largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates. Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe. Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage. A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Just now is our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative that was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Visit our Stronger Together Compass website at We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information. We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together! Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing and Sales Industries Food and Beverage Services Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact for further information. #J-18808-Ljbffr