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Sysco · 2 days ago

Manager, Beef Procurement - GSC - US

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Sysco is a leading foodservice distributor, and they are seeking a Manager for Beef Procurement to manage the commodity procurement process. The role involves building and executing a national procurement plan for boxed beef, leveraging company resources, and driving profitable beef sales through market intelligence and strategic communication.

Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales

Responsibilities

To help build execute a plan to procure boxed beef nationally for all Broadline and SSMC's (Sysco Specialty Meat Company)

Leverage operating company and Sysco Meat Company volume together for the lowest possible purchase cost

Follow the beef procurement process to align with enterprise goals

Generate earned income through market buys that will increase total margin

Drive profitable beef sales through; better information sharing, response to market, market timing, improved costs

Communicate to Opco's (operating company) market intelligence and help set local pricing accordingly

Track, plan and review progress with Sr. Director of lbs; gross profit dollars growth at assigned OPCO's (operating company)

Help train Opco (operating company) and Meat co-personnel that will enable them to more effectively sell the boxed beef category

Integrate large program customer requirements with our beef procurement strategy

Work effectively with internal departments such as Supply Chain, Pricing, Transportation, Sourcing, etc. to resolves issues and create competitive advantage

Qualification

Commodity procurementBeef market knowledgeProject managementInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum undergraduate degree or equivalent related industry experience

Minimum 5 years of commodity procurement experience with large foodservice or retail distribution

Must possess and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to apply in communications with business partners, the field, and internal departments

Ability to plan, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Performs independently as well in a team environment

Some travel (approx 10-15% or higher) required for supplier and Operating company visits

Must be effective at communication skills

Must possess industry knowledge for beef markets cause and effect

Must be able to sit and operate a computer and a phone for extended periods of time

Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies

If working remote, must have required software to ensure timely communications and have a dedicated workspace free of any distractions and participate in conference calls in a business-friendly environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate