Manager, Beef Procurement - GSC - US

JOB SUMMARY

To help manage an enterprise-wide commodity procurement process for Sysco. The strategy is to help leverage Sysco's size, scale, and resources to lower cost-of-goods and drive incremental sales.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To help build execute a plan to procure boxed beef nationally for all Broadline and SSMC's (Sysco Specialty Meat Company)
• Leverage operating company and Sysco Meat Company volume together for the lowest possible purchase cost
• Follow the beef procurement process to align with enterprise goals
• Generate earned income through market buys that will increase total margin
• Drive profitable beef sales through; better information sharing, response to market, market timing, improved costs
• Communicate to Opco's (operating company) market intelligence and help set local pricing accordingly
• Track, plan and review progress with Sr. Director of lbs; gross profit dollars growth at assigned OPCO's (operating company)
• Help train Opco (operating company) and Meat co-personnel that will enable them to more effectively sell the boxed beef category
• Integrate large program customer requirements with our beef procurement strategy
• Work effectively with internal departments such as Supply Chain, Pricing, Transportation, Sourcing, etc. to resolves issues and create competitive advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Minimum undergraduate degree or equivalent related industry experience

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of commodity procurement experience with large foodservice or retail distribution

Professional Skills

• Must possess and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to apply in communications with business partners, the field, and internal departments
• Ability to plan, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Performs independently as well in a team environment
• Some travel (approx 10-15% or higher) required for supplier and Operating company visits
• Must be effective at communication skills
• Must possess industry knowledge for beef markets cause and effect

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit and operate a computer and a phone for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies.
• If working remote, must have required software to ensure timely communications and have a dedicated workspace free of any distractions and participate in conference calls in a business-friendly environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.