CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - BEVERAGES
Compass Group USA, Charlotte, NC, United States
Job Summary
The Category Development Specialist supports managers with daily activities that support operations related to category development and procurement. Duties include working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, the field, and supplier base to source quotes and issue purchase orders in support of field needs. Responsibilities include managing ongoing field requests and delivering a high level of customer service to the field. Serves as a system and process expert.
Responsibilities:
Own and manage system-based workflows across internal platforms, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Support required internal processes including procurement, compliance, pricing, etc.
Liaison with cross-functional groups to ensure timely management of order placement, quotes, and other system related needs.
Ensure excellent execution of programs and team's required processes.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Sense of urgency and excellent customer service skills
Ability to manage complex competing priorities with strict deadlines and attention to detail
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with strong analytical skills to interpret and present data effectively
Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, holiday time off, personal leave, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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.
The Category Development Specialist supports managers with daily activities that support operations related to category development and procurement. Duties include working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, the field, and supplier base to source quotes and issue purchase orders in support of field needs. Responsibilities include managing ongoing field requests and delivering a high level of customer service to the field. Serves as a system and process expert.
Responsibilities:
Own and manage system-based workflows across internal platforms, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Support required internal processes including procurement, compliance, pricing, etc.
Liaison with cross-functional groups to ensure timely management of order placement, quotes, and other system related needs.
Ensure excellent execution of programs and team's required processes.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Sense of urgency and excellent customer service skills
Ability to manage complex competing priorities with strict deadlines and attention to detail
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with strong analytical skills to interpret and present data effectively
Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, holiday time off, personal leave, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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.