Director of Category Management

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Oppenheimer Companies, Inc.

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Description

• Oppenheimer Companies Inc (OCI) is a team-oriented, broad-based corporation with divisions and affiliates spanning a wide array of disciplines primarily in the food and real estate businesses; each focused on helping customers meet their goals. • We develop long-standing partnerships by providing the greatest value to our customers with the best quality products and services which maximizes their profitability. • This role will continue that ethos by providing exceptional support to the the Golbon Food Service Division of OCI. • Specifically, the incumbent’s role is to increase our financial returns to our distributor members, and drive growth to our supplier partners through negotiation of approved supplier agreements, management of all supplier relationships, and successful execution of private branded and category development.

Requirements

• Five years foodservice management experience in a corporate or group affiliated distributor purchasing/merchandising department. • Strong negotiation skills • Knowledge of basic accounting practices • Knowledge of supplier base/categories/products • Strong written and oral communication skills • Demonstrated strength in presentation skills • Strong computer skills and working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. • Self-motivated and ability to motivate others, including having a collaborative partnership with internal departments. • Strong leader in a team environment • Ability to train product knowledge • Ability to develop purchasing, earned income, merchandising programs that will enable clarity and understanding among Golbon distributors, staff, and suppliers. • Flexibility in hours available to work • Travel required – approximately 25% • Ability to multi-task • Ability to communicate results and needs to management and team members at every level of the organization. • Motivated by collaborative, team-oriented work environment. • Must be able to occasionally lift up to and including 20 lbs.

Benefits

• OCI is committed to investing in our associates to help them unleash their potential. • We offer competitive salaries, a 401(K)-matching program, and a wide selection of health and wellness benefits. • These benefits also include wellness activities, parking allowances, access to continuous learning, paid holidays and a generous vacation package, workplace giving, free access to financial resources, gym membership discounts, and more!