Category Manager

Category Manager - Bakery

Responsibilities:

• Manages the fiscal operations of purchases, supplies, equipment and services at a favorable cost consistent with schedule and specifications.

• Reviews and monitors budget to ensure quality standards and profit margins are met .

• Works to develop cooperative relationships with vendors in order to respond to customer inquiries and resolve issues.

• Supervises personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution. Motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.

• Manage the verification, operation and maintenance of inventory in the warehouse.

• Plans, develops, recommends, negotiates and administers contracts and proposals. Evaluates and awards bids and proposals.

• Negotiates with vendors for goods, negotiating best price and service guarantee.

• Develops and establish policies and procedures consistent with those of the Company to ensure efficient operation of assigned area. Ensures that purchasing business practices are compatible with Alyasra policies and state and federal laws.

• Develops, implements and maintains policies, objectives, short & long term planning to ensure that goals are met.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.