As a Category Manager you will play a critical role in managing supplier relationships, optimizing cost structures, and ensuring a consistent and high-quality supply of ingredients and materials. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Culinary, Operations, and Finance, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes. Additionally, you will be responsible for consolidating vendors and transitioning to distributor-based procurement, leading RFP processes, and supporting the commercialization of private-label products. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive initiatives and solve critical issues in procurement, operations, and culinary that impact COGs and overall business performance.
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Main Ingredients for the Role
Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this role is $86,000 - $135,000. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, and the posted range is not a guarantee of any specific offer.
Garnish
We love our staff, and show it with benefits (including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance), matching retirement plan, unlimited paid time off, Purple Carrot box allowance, professional development, and the opportunity to work in collaboration with teammates who are passionate about food!
Final Touches
Purple Carrot’s top priority is protecting the health and wellbeing of our team and candidates. The majority of our interviews and assessments occur virtually. If there is a need to interview onsite, we follow COVID-19 guidance from the CDC, WHO, and any state guidelines .
We are committed to a safe and inclusive work environment, free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, handicap, veteran status, or marital status.
About Purple Carrot
Purple Carrot started with just a seed of an idea in 2014. Our vision is a world where plant-based eating is at the core of living well. Every day, on this mission, we’re breaking boundaries with plant-based eating. We value learning from customers, an ownership mindset, integrity, winning together, and being bold. We need your expertise on our team to make things happen!
Purple Carrot’s irresistible, globally-inspired meal-kit recipes and prepared meals using fresh ingredients. We are a team of collaborative individuals who drive for results, strive for doing better, make good choices quickly, and embrace a growth mindset to win or learn. Here’s what you’re up for!
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