Category Specialist - Proteins

San Antonio, TX


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Type: Direct-Hire

Category: Engineering

Reference ID: 10070576

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/3iH8uo


Job Title: Category Specialist-Proteins

Compensation: $70000 / Year

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).


Overview: 

As a Category Specialist, you would support the sourcing and category management team responsible for products and services such as food, packaging, equipment, and operational support resources used throughout the restaurants. The role goes beyond processing purchases by helping drive strategic sourcing decisions that balance cost, quality, and supplier performance.


A key responsibility is analyzing data related to spend, supplier performance, and market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, and continuous improvement. You would also assist in managing supplier relationships by monitoring vendor performance, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with company expectations and service standards.


The position also supports sourcing initiatives, including coordinating RFPs and RFQs, evaluating supplier proposals, and assisting with negotiations to secure the best overall value for the company. In addition, the role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams such as operations, finance, food safety, and marketing to ensure sourcing strategies align with business needs and restaurant operations.


Overall, the Category Specialist plays an important role in supporting category strategies that help drive operational efficiency, cost control, supplier reliability, and consistency across all locations.


Benefits:

  • 5 weeks PTO
  • Flex Weeks
  • Paid Corporate Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave*
  • 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
  • Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits*
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits*
  • Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
  • Discounted Meals for You and a Guest
  • Wireless Service Discounts
  • Computer & Software Discounts
  • Fitness / Gym Discounts
  • Awards and recognition for all you do
  • Retirement Celebration Program


Top Skillsets:


1-3 years of experience

This is similar to a Jr Category Manager role

Managing supplier relationships and buying from vendors for the business

Managing contracts

Price negotiations

RFP Process understanding this would be a plus

Executing RFP’s experience is also a plus

Right hand person to the Category Manager 


Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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