GPO SPECIALIST

MegaMex Foods LLC

About The Position

The Group Purchasing Manager (GPO) contributes to increased company product sales and profitability to the Food Away from Home distributor channel. This position has many primary responsibilities as a direct liaison to the GPO corporate office, as well as develops, implements and administers the majority of all collateral programs of this market channel function, including such customers as, Aramark, Food Buy/ Compass, Avendra, Sodexo, Marriott hospitality group, Hilton hotels, Etc. Through the development, implementation and administration of such programs, tailored to each corporate GPO entity, the incumbent creates interest to assure a competitive advantage support versus competition.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: B.A. or an equivalent; and eight to ten years related experience and/ or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that confirm to prescribed style and format.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of most commonly used business systems and software applications in addition to Windows Office and how these systems relate to business processes.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

Assess trade distribution channels and identify opportunities for maximum growth potential and cost effectiveness for MegaMex FAFH.
Develop a GOP channel strategy, along with defining how our products and programs will be positioned, communicating that information to Food Away from Regional Teams.
Represent MegaMex Foods to all GPO headquarters.
Design, implement and manage headquarter marketing, and promotional programs.
Work with GPO and Hospitality on gap analysis, to focus on growth within the MegaMex Portfolio guardrails.