Category Specialist

Job Description:

Responsible for working with a Category Manager in achieving sales and earned income (revenue) objectives. The Category Specialist will be responsible for developing relationships with suppliers to negotiate marketing and promotional programs. They will also work closely with the Category Manager for accuracy of data control and information flow within their categories. Primary responsibilities will include managing rebate tracking programs to resolve issues pertaining to collection of rebates and other incentives from suppliers. Additional responsibilities would include working with the field purchasing team to increase participation with strategic suppliers with conversion of nonstrategic vendor purchases, resolving issues related to vendor partners. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Has oversight responsibility for the National Supplier Agreement process in assigned categories to include Vistex management. Manage communication and updates of agreements to Category Managers.

Working closely with Category Managers of specific product lines to analyze product assortment, profitability and trends.

Serve as a key partner and interface between Category Management and Pricing team, and other functional areas for program and agreement set up including MDM & EDM.

Analyze promotional item trends, maintain and update promotional documents with explanation of analysis.

Assist Category Management Team with key vendor activities and functions. Support corporate product cutting process as assigned.

Manage Master Vendor Document updates, department SharePoint site and approve invoices. Create, analyze and publish commodity report.

Serve as a primary point of contact between corporate Category Management Team and Earned Income Team. Manage the Earned Distributor Reimbursement proofing, handle accounting related inquires, provide customer contract support and address any quality support issues/requests.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelors in Economics, Accounting, or equivalent related experience

1 - 3 Years

Strong attention to detail with good business acumen. High degree of organization along with ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Company description

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.