<a href="https://www.myworkday.com/usfoods/d/task/2998$47185.htmld" target="_blank">ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE</a>Join Our Community of Food People!This position has been segmented Remote Anywhere meaning the work is completed 100% remote anywhere in the U.S. except Hawaii or United States Territories. As a Category Manager, you will play a key role within our expanding Indirect Procurement Team, partnering closely with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver a best-in-class procurement experience. Success in this role requires strong expertise in category management and strategic sourcing, along with a proven ability to negotiate contracts effectively. The ideal candidate is influential, highly organized, deadline-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values continuous learning and improvement.<h1>BECOME A US FOODS® ASSOCIATE!</h1>Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?We help YOU make it! <h1>Benefits: Full US Foods Benefits - DAY 1!</h1>medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and much more!US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Strategic Sourcing &amp; Supplier Management<ul><li>Regularly analyze category spend to prioritize sourcing initiatives and uncover cost-saving opportunities with a focus on cost reduction and other key performance metrics.</li><li>Design and execute sourcing strategies to maximize the value of every dollar, reduce risk, and improve supplier performance.</li><li>Identify, assess, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and operational reliability through clear key performance indicators.</li><li>Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms aligned with organizational goals.</li><li>Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to internal customers, providing updates and actionable insights.</li></ul>Market Intelligence &amp; Risk Mitigation<ul><li>Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities, align with industry best practices, and drive innovation.</li><li>Track industry trends and market dynamics to strengthen category strategies and uncover potential supplier partnerships.</li><li>Assess market developments and business risks to support proactive and informed sourcing decisions and development of mitigation plans.</li></ul>Cross-functional Collaboration, Process &amp; Technology Optimization<ul><li>Partner with cross-matrixed teams to define sourcing needs and align procurement projects with broader business objectives.</li><li>Drive process improvements to enhance business efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Lead and manage RFx processes using the company’s Source-to-Pay (S2P) platform.</li><li>Oversee contracts throughout their entire lifecycle within the S2P system.</li><li>Promote user adoption by leveraging guided buying tools and fostering catalog functionalities.</li><li>Educate business partners on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.</li><li>Perform additional tasks and projects assigned by the manager.</li></ul>CATEGORY FOCUS <ul><li>As per Category requirements (Facilities, Supply Chain, Marketing, IT, Business Services)</li></ul>SUPERVISION:<ul><li>N/A</li></ul>RELATIONSHIPS<ul><li>Internal: Collaborate across the organization, engaging with executive leadership and cross-functional teams within a matrixed environment at corporate, regional and divisional levels.</li><li>External - Suppliers: Build and maintain strong partnerships with preferred suppliers and strategic partners to ensure alignment and performance.</li><li>External - Support Services: Lead and coordinate initiatives with nearshore and offshore third-party providers, as well as external business consultants, to drive project success and operational efficiency.</li></ul>WORK ENVIRONMENT<ul><li>Remote: This role is fully remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a home-based environment.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS <ul><li>Five (5) years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement management.</li><li>Strong financial and analytical skills with a commitment to fact-based decision-making; consistently leveraging market data, spend analysis, establishing cost modeling opportunities to drive informed strategies</li><li>Ability to work independently.</li><li>Project management expertise with strong leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).</li><li>Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills.</li><li>Passionate about saving money.</li></ul>EDUCATION<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.</li></ul>CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING<ul><li>N/A</li></ul>LICENSES<ul><li>N/A</li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Proven ability to lead contract negotiations and manage supplier relationships effectively.</li><li>Strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders.</li><li>Proficient in procurement platforms and ERP systems (SAP and Beroe).</li><li>In-depth understanding of industry regulations, global sourcing strategies as related to a public organization</li><li>Demonstrated experience working with business partners and managing complexities across regions from a remote location.</li><li>Solid financial acumen with the ability to analyze cost structures and lead cost-saving initiatives.</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel for supplier engagements, industry events, and internal meetings as required.</li></ul>.This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus​​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usfoods.com%2Fcareers%2Fbenefits.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJill.Cushman%40usfoods.com%7C972ccad5d7d9450a3c1808dcc2236b36%7C832c6ba93f7845f3b4b0d28c2893ca8a%7C0%7C0%7C638598704587087605%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=IYRC0iEg1X3nDK4QETIKBvQYska1GjyAa7HcAPV5ams%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html</a>.Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between $85,000 - $140,000***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***