Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.
Role:
The Category Manager - Protein Sourcing is responsible for leading the strategic procurement and management of protein by the organization. This individual will leverage deep market and category expertise to develop and implement category strategies that deliver value through cost savings, improved supplier performance, innovation, and risk management. The Category Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with organizational goals, build strong supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement.
The Category Manager (CM) is responsible for the strategic procurement activities of the assigned portfolio and to oversee the work of others, guiding the development and implementation of deliverables while managing staffing, their workload, and working conditions. The CM develops and implements strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier management strategies by reviewing and seeking out new technologies and processes to optimize not only the supplier selection but the entire cost cycle across the organization. The CM incorporates a sustainability and total cost of ownership perspective as an integral component for the products and services provided.
The Category Manager – Protein Sourcing role offers a unique opportunity to influence the organization’s procurement strategy, contribute to its financial success, and drive value through innovative category management practices.
At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.