Supply Chain Specialist; Food Categories

Position: Supply Chain Specialist (Food Categories)
Job Description
What’s the Role?
At  Dexterra Group , supply chain is more than just logistics—it’s a critical part of delivering high-quality food service experiences across Canada and the U.S.

We’re looking for a  Supply Chain Specialist  who enjoys keeping things moving smoothly and making smart, data‑driven decisions.

If you understand food service supply chains, pricing structures, and supplier dynamics—and enjoy working at the intersection of culinary, operations, and procurement—this role offers real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you’ll support national food service operations through hands‑on category management, supplier coordination, and data‑driven decision‑making, and make sure the organization is set up with the right goods and services at the right time — and at the right value!

Supporting execution of category strategies across food, beverage, disposables, and kitchen equipment

Managing product listings, specifications, and pricing structures aligned to operational needs

Assisting with RFPs/RFQs, supplier evaluations, and sourcing initiatives

Identifying opportunities for SKU rationalization, standardization, and cost savings

Monitoring commodity trends (meat, dairy, produce) to inform pricing and sourcing decisions

Supporting contract negotiation and management, including pricing models, rebates, and supplier incentives

Ensuring contract compliance, audit readiness, and accurate rebate tracking

Acting as a key liaison between supply chain, culinary, operations, and finance teams

Supporting product substitutions, menu changes, and continuity planning

Building strong relationships with broadline distributors, manufacturers, and specialty suppliers

Supporting supplier performance reviews, including service levels, pricing compliance, and product quality

Analyzing spend data and developing tools for market basket analysis, price tracking, and savings validation

Communicating and supporting rollout of new products, supplier programs, and procurement initiatives

Qualifications
What We're Looking For?

Post‑secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, or Food Services—or equivalent experience.

2–4 years of experience in  food service supply chain, procurement, or operations support.

Direct experience with  food distributors (e.g., Sysco, GFS, Core-Mark)  and pricing/rebate structures.

Experience supporting  supplier negotiations and RFP processes .

Strong Excel and data analysis skills (pricing files, audits, reporting).

Solid understanding of  food service operations and distribution models .

Strong  analytical  skills and comfort working with  data  to support decisions.

Familiarity with contracts, pricing, and commercial terms.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Strong communication skills — written, verbal, and interpersonal.

Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively.

Solid organizational, time‑management, and decision‑making abilities.

Also, Nice to Have

Experience working with commercial agreements or MSAs.

Exposure to multi‑category procurement environments.

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