Category Manager

Prime Source Foods of NH • Londonderry, NH

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About The Position

Navis Food Partners, a leading foodservice company with annual revenues of $600 million, is currently seeking a highly qualified Category Manager for a dynamic, cross-functional role supporting our New England Operations. This role can be based in our Londonderry, NH or West Haven, CT office.

The Category Manager is responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and profitability of the Navis Food Partners non-Center of Plate (COP) product categories. This role manages the development of category strategies, vendor partnerships, pricing structures, and inventory management practices to ensure competitive positioning in the marketplace while meeting company financial objectives. The position collaborates across procurement, sales, marketing, operations, and finance to align category initiatives with overall business strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in category management, procurement, or merchandising.
• Proficiency with category management tools, ERP systems, and financial analysis software.
• Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, food safety, and quality assurance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the category strategy for non-COP products, balancing growth, profitability, and customer value.
• Manage vendor negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship development to secure optimal terms, quality, and service levels.
• Monitor industry trends, commodity markets, and customer demand to inform sourcing, pricing, and promotional strategies.
• Propose category pricing strategies that support both competitive positioning and company margin objectives.
• Partner with sales and marketing teams to develop programs that drive category penetration and customer loyalty.
• Manage inventory and supply chain planning for non-COP items, ensuring product availability, quality, and freshness while minimizing waste and obsolescence.
• Analyze category performance metrics, including sales, gross margin, inventory turns, and supplier performance, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee compliance with food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory standards across all category activities.
• Collaborate with finance and senior leadership to build annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans for category performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level