Home Chef

Category Manager (Tempo)

Chicago, IL

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$105kDetected 8 days ago

ExcelSupply ChainProcurementCommunication

About the role

Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.
In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo!
Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door.

Develop and maintain category strategy, in service of company-wide goals
Own the identification, evaluation, and choice of suppliers and SKUs for the category
Coordinate, negotiate, and manage RFPs with both new and current suppliers
Build strategic supplier partnerships that foster innovation, improve performance, reduce cost, and strengthen long-term supply continuity
Conduct supply market analysis and collect supplier intelligence to drive sourcing process
Coordinate with Cross Functional Partners to ensure all new suppliers meet Home Chef guidelines and expectations
Partner with legal to negotiate contract terms with key supplier partners and ensure terms + conditions of those contracts are managed and met
Collaborate with local sites and supplier partners to problem solve regular supply disruptions and secure product in time for weekly meal production
Identify, prioritize, and commercialize new product opportunities that support customer experience, operational efficiency, and financial goals

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations
Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
Executive-level succinct communication, both verbal and written; discernment when delivering updates
Strong data and numerical orientation; baseline Excel/GSheet knowledge (index/match, pivot tables, gut-checking data)
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple cross-functional initiatives with competing timelines
Ability to lead cross functional teams and stakeholders, and respectfully hold them accountable
Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
401k program

5+ years of procurement and sourcing experience (food category-related preferred)
Background in food and beverage industry highly preferred
Passion for food and for working in a fast-paced, quickly-growing, entrepreneurial environment a plus

Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity.

Own category performance, proactively monitoring key metrics including cost, quality, supply continuity, customer feedback, inventory health, and supplier performance.
Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

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