• Manager, Beef Procurement - GSC - US

    Sysco (Houston, TX)


    JOB SUMMARY

    To help manage an enterprise-wide commodity procurement process for Sysco. The strategy is to help leverage Sysco's size, scale, and resources to lower cost-of-goods and drive incremental sales.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    + To help build execute a plan to procure boxed beef nationally for all Broadline and SSMC's (Sysco Specialty Meat Company)

    + Leverage operating company and Sysco Meat Company volume together for the lowest possible purchase cost

    + Follow the beef procurement process to align with enterprise goals

    + Generate earned income through market buys that will increase total margin

    + Drive profitable beef sales through; better information sharing, response to market, market timing, improved costs

    + Communicate to Opco's (operating company) market intelligence and help set local pricing accordingly

    + Track, plan and review progress with Sr. Director of lbs; gross profit dollars growth at assigned OPCO's (operating company)

    + Help train Opco (operating company) and Meat co-personnel that will enable them to more effectively sell the boxed beef category

    + Integrate large program customer requirements with our beef procurement strategy

    + Work effectively with internal departments such as Supply Chain, Pricing, Transportation, Sourcing, etc. to resolves issues and create competitive advantage.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education

    + Minimum undergraduate degree or equivalent related industry experience

    Experience

    + Minimum 5 years of commodity procurement experience with large foodservice or retail distribution

    Professional Skills

    + Must possess and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to apply in communications with business partners, the field, and internal departments

    + Ability to plan, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

    + Performs independently as well in a team environment

    + Some travel (approx 10-15% or higher) required for supplier and Operating company visits

    + Must be effective at communication skills

    + Must possess industry knowledge for beef markets cause and effect

    Physical Demands

    + Must be able to sit and operate a computer and a phone for extended periods of time.

    Working Conditions

    + This position will be performed from the Corporate facility in Houston, TX

    + Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies.

    + If working remote, must have required software to ensure timely communications and have a dedicated workspace free of any distractions and participate in conference calls in a business-friendly environment.

    + The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.