What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Category Specialist position at JAC Recruitment?
Position Summary
This position is responsible for coordinating, developing, and evaluating food product categories, while managing purchasing activities and supporting overall sales growth and profitability through close collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
Responsibilities
LOCATION Carlstadt, NJ
Benefits
This position is responsible for coordinating, developing, and evaluating food product categories, while managing purchasing activities and supporting overall sales growth and profitability through close collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
Responsibilities
- Procure food products and related supplies in line with internal policies
- Develop and manage pricing structures and margin analyses
- Support the development of private label products
- Select and negotiate with vendors, managing contracts and compliance
- Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive products
- Collaborate with sales teams and regional offices to drive market share
- Prepare reports for internal stakeholders, including international affiliates
- Monitor shipments and resolve delivery issues
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in purchasing, buying, or sales within the food industry
- Strong background in food purchasing and cost analysis
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally on short notice
LOCATION Carlstadt, NJ
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life & accident, and pet insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- 19 days of paid time off
- Wellness program and EAP assistance and much more!
Salary : $67,000 - $90,650