Category Development Specialist
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000. · Full-time
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- Pay
- The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.
The Category Development Specialist will be part of the overall Procurement Growth Team and will contribute to the development and ongoing management of our supplier programs by driving continuous improvement of strategies, processes, and activities. This position will be primarily responsible for supporting Category Development with analytics, coordinating, and ensure accuracy of Managed Order Guides, Supplier Information, and Contract Attributes
Now, If You Were To Come On Board As One Of Our Category Development Specialist, We’d Ask You To Do The Following For Us
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact ukg.recruitment@compass-canada.com for further information.
The Category Development Specialist will be part of the overall Procurement Growth Team and will contribute to the development and ongoing management of our supplier programs by driving continuous improvement of strategies, processes, and activities. This position will be primarily responsible for supporting Category Development with analytics, coordinating, and ensure accuracy of Managed Order Guides, Supplier Information, and Contract Attributes
Now, If You Were To Come On Board As One Of Our Category Development Specialist, We’d Ask You To Do The Following For Us
- Primary support in the oversight of managed order guides, preferred manufacturer, and product database
- Champion internal systems and processes for the Foodbuy Category Development team- contract management system, income tracking processes
- Liaison with Category Development and Culinary leaders to ensure correct product is approved on the managed order guide
- Continuous improvement of compliance processes pertaining to Canada.
- Track and communicate all supply chain issues and stock outs as well as timeframe for recovery
- Assist Category Development Managers with spend analysis and vendor target detail at the start of a sourcing project
- Prepare and distribute all scheduled and ad-hoc reports for Compass sustainability program
- Be able to identify cost savings and increased efficiency and effectively communicate these opportunities to Compass Units, Category Managers and Culinary Leads
- Supporting overall purchasing business plan and own the strategic development of category plans within your area of responsibility and ensuring best in class activation to create a long-term growth Agenda and Plan.
- Remain current on industry trends.
- Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred
- Expertise in analytics, procurement functions and related requirements with strategic ability.
- Ability to work under direct but limited supervision and exercise strong critical thinking skill.
- High aptitude for learning software programs including Supply Chain, BRAVO, and MS Office programs
- High proficiency level with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required
- Purchasing Experience is a plus
- 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 World’s Most Admired Companies.
- The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s 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. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative 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. 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!
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact ukg.recruitment@compass-canada.com for further information.
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Responsibilities
The role focuses on supporting the Procurement Growth Team through the management of supplier programs, managed order guides, and product databases. Key duties include performing spend analysis, tracking supply chain issues, and identifying cost-saving opportunities to drive long-term growth.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree is highly preferred, along with expertise in procurement functions and strong analytical abilities. Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and the ability to work with limited supervision are required.
Skills
- Data Analytics
- Procurement
- Contract Management
- Spend Analysis
- Supply Chain Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Critical Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Vendor Management
- Reporting
- Cost Savings Identification
- Category Development
Benefits
- Group Benefits
- Employer RRSP Contributions
- Discretionary Bonus
- Incentive Programs
- Health Care Coverage
- Vision Care Coverage
- Dental Care Coverage
- Mental Health and Well-Being Initiative
- Employment Assistance Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Logistics
- Data & Analytics
- Hospitality
- Administrative
Keywords
- Procurement
- Supply Chain
- BRAVO
- MS Office
- Excel
- Spend Analysis
- Category Development
- Contract Management
- Sustainability Program
- Vendor Management
- Foodbuy
- Managed Order Guides
- Cost Savings
- Food and Beverage Services
- Procurement Growth