Category Manager

This Is Who We Are:

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. 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.Home Chef is thrilled to introduce our new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. Were eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chefs offerings.Overview:Lead the end-to-end management of assigned categories from strategy to execution in order to meet Home Chefs financial and operational goals.Responsibilities:Develop and maintain category strategyOwn the identification, evaluation, and choice of suppliers for categoryCoordinate, negotiate, and manage RFPs with both new and current suppliersConduct supply market analysis and collect supplier intelligence to drive sourcing processWork closely with culinary team to identify new ingredient needs and test new suppliers for quality controlCoordinate with Cross Functional Partners to ensure all new suppliers meet Home Chef guidelines and expectationsWork with Procurement Operations, Warehouse and site teams to improve supply chain performanceCollaborate with local sites and supplier partners to problem solve regular supply disruptions and secure product in time for weekly meal productionAttend industry conferences to identify new trends, suppliers and/or ingredientsGenerate, prioritize and implement new product ideasThis position requires 10% travel.Qualifications:Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field5+ years of procurement and sourcing experience (food category-related preferred)Background in food and beverage industry highly preferredExcellent communication, both oral and writtenStrong data and numerical orientationProven project management experienceAbility to lead cross functional teams and stakeholdersData-driven mindset and comfort with analysisPassion for food and for working in a fast-paced, quickly-growing, entrepreneurial environmentSalary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 + bonus opportunityMore About Us:Perks and benefits:Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance benefits start the 1st day of the month following your start dateCompany-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability401(k) Employer matchFlexible spending accounts (FSA) for qualified Medical, Dependent Care, Parking, or Transit expensesFlexible paid time off (PTO) policy, holidays and sick timeGenerous Parental LeaveState-of-the-art office in the historic Old Post Office building in downtown Chicago, close to multiple Metra and CTA options, and amenities such as a food court, onsite gym, and communal rooftop spaceDiscounts on Home Chef meal kits and at Kroger storesCasual dress in a fun, friendly, and collaborative work environmentCandidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!How We Work TogetherWe are humble team players.We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.We take ownership.We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.Be at Home at Home ChefWe all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that youll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.Home Chef is an equal opportunity employer.To view the California Applicant Notice click here