Category Manager; Food Distribution
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Wholesale, Inventory Control & Analysis
Fortune 500–level organization
If you’re a strategic, commercially minded leader who knows how to turn product categories into profit engines, this role puts you at the center of a major food distribution network. As Category Manager
, you’ll shape purchasing strategy, strengthen supplier partnerships, guide a team of buyers, and directly influence margin performance and customer satisfaction.
- Up to $150,000 total compensation (salary + bonus) in year one
- Fortune 500–level benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Excellent matching 401(k)
- Robust insurance + wellness programs
- Additional employee perks
- Real career progression across a national network
- Lead and develop a team of 4–5 Buyers
- Evaluate product lines, programs, and pricing to identify improvement opportunities
- Guide buyers on service levels, out‑of‑stocks, aged inventory, EOQ, and best practices
- Run quarterly supplier meetings to review performance and assortment changes
- Support a 150+ member sales team with product research, pricing, and deal negotiation
- Own aged inventory and drive timely solutionsli>
- Partner with Sales, Finance, and Marketing to identify growth opportunities
- Perform additional duties to best serve the company
- High School Diploma/GED (Associate or Bachelor’s preferred)
- 4+ years food purchasing experience
- Background in wholesale food, retail food, food service distribution, or multi‑unit restaurant purchasing
- Leadership experience directing buyers
- It would be great if the person had experience with cheese/ dairy
, or frozen
- dessert / breads/ appetizers/ fries. However, they’d certainly be interested in talking to someone who has experience in other categories as well. - Strong analytical, communication, and relationship‑building skills
This is category leadership with real influence. You’ll shape pricing, supplier strategy, inventory health, and customer satisfaction across a massive distribution network. If you want a role where your decisions matter and your career trajectory is upward, Gainesville is the place to make your mark.
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