Summary of Responsibilities:

The Associate Category Manager for Packaging is responsible for building a national category strategy by researching suppliers, performing RFPs, collaborating with cross functional teams, and also executing that strategy at the plant level.

Category Strategy :

• Research the packaging supply chain, industry structure, and potential supplier partners by using online tools, industry resources, and talking to suppliers
• Create and present recommendations for sourcing strategies based on data driven research
• Conduct research into supplier capabilities and product portfolios
• Draft RFP documentation and analyze RFP results

Execution:

• Formulate plans to execute sourcing strategy at plant level
• Work and communicate with supplier partners to ensure that category goals are met
• Support the plants while improving the Home Chef packaging supply chain

Minor Sourcing Project Management:

• Conduct supplier discovery, exploratory conversations, and research
• Manage supplier communication
• Analyze bids received and provide pricing feedback to suppliers
• Make sourcing recommendations to category managers

Qualifications - The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• 1+ year(s) experience in strategic sourcing, ideally within packaging categories
• Strong analytical skills, with competency in Excel
• Experience in relationship management
• Completion of a four-year degree in business or a related field

Perks and Benefits:- Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!- Direct access to senior management – our leadership team works alongside our team members every day- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance- Generous paid time off (PTO) policy- 401k program - Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses- Free water taxi, discounted gym membership, and daily bike storage for Wrigley building employees- Cold brew coffee on tap at no charge- Employee discounts for Home Chef meal kits- Free lunch every Friday and snacks and beverages on hand every day- Casual dress Home Chef is an equal employment opportunity employer Perks/Benefits: -Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!-Direct access to senior management – our leadership team works alongside our team members every day-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance-Generous paid time off (PTO) policy-401k program-Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses-Free water taxi, discounted gym membership, and daily bike storage for Wrigley building employees-Cold brew coffee on tap at no charge-Employee discounts for Home Chef meal kits-Free lunch every Friday and snacks and beverages on hand every day-Casual dress Home Chef is an equal employment opportunity employer