Elevate your career as a Dairy Category Manager with Foodtastic. Oversee strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and market planning in this pivotal role across Canada’s restaurant landscape. In this vital position, you will manage the dairy and refrigerated category from sourcing fluid dairy to optimizing costs.
With a strong focus on supplier negotiations, quality standards, and category performance, you’ll play a key role in maintaining supply continuity and cold chain integrity. You will collaborate with culinary, operations, and finance teams, driving accountability and growth. Key Responsibilities:
- Manage sourcing and supplier relationships across multiple brands
- Oversee DSD and distribution programs alongside broadline partners
- Set quality and freshness standards with compliance oversight
- Analyze dairy markets to anticipate pricing trends
- Negotiate contracts aiming for profitability and quality Requirements:
- 5+ years in procurement or category management
- Experience with DSD suppliers and distribution cost structures
- Knowledge of dairy commodity markets and pricing strategies
- Proficient in cold chain logistics and food safety standards
- Fluent in French and English, robust analytical skills Lead dairy sourcing efforts with Foodtastic and drive impact through strategic partnerships and operational excellence.