SR. CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - TEMP STAFFING (HYBRID-CHARLOTTE, NC)

SR. CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - TEMP STAFFING (HYBRID-CHARLOTTE, NC) Job Summary This position is responsible for execution and strategic oversight of assigned categories, including negotiation, budgeting, forecasting and aligning customer needs with the program. Responsibilities Participate in the financial planning and forecasting process. Develop category sourcing strategy and recommendations in conjunction with key business partners. Conduct industry analysis to provide proactive insight to develop a 3-year category strategy. Partner with the Sourcing team to support negotiating and executing preferred supplier contracts. Provide ongoing trend analysis (business performance & drivers) to seize value-creating opportunities & corrective actions. Research current state and future needs, analysis of market trends and potential suppliers, and identification of continuous improvement opportunities. Responsible for development of comprehensive strategy reports Identify, design & execute cost savings projects within assigned categories. Manage supplier performance - escalation resolution management. Create & deliver presentations with customer & competitive insights, recommendations. Ownership of required internal processes including budgeting, contract attributes, benchmarking, pricing, product recommendations, etc. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain, category, finance, or related field; supplier management experience preferred. Strong negotiations experience Presentation Experience Ability to extract insights from complex data sets using advanced excel skills. Ability to influence through direct and indirect teams. Knowledge / Experience of budgets and forecasting High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint Travel is up to 5% annually. Benefits Medical Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Personal Leave Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) EEO Statement Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr