Conexus Food Solutions

Associate Procurement (Buyer) Manager: Poultry & Protein

CHICAGO, ILPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Conexus Food Solutions

  • Job overview

    The Associate Procurement (Buyer) Manager for Poultry & Protein at Conexus Food Solutions leads the national poultry strategy and vendor management to drive business growth.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves managing chicken and beef purchasing, overseeing product lifecycle and sales forecasting, maintaining inventory, developing category strategies, analyzing performance, negotiating with suppliers, managing vendor communications, and executing assortment reviews.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The salary range is $70,000 to $100,000 with benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires 2+ years purchasing food in poultry or meat sectors, 4-7+ years in category management or commodities, strong product knowledge, data analysis skills, business acumen, and proficiency in MS Office; Mandarin fluency is a plus.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is based at the Charles Austin facility located at 4841 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632.

Company overview

Conexus Food Solutions, founded in 2002, is a prominent player in the Asian food service industry, specializing in a diverse range of ethnic cuisines including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the company operates under the name Elite Foods Distribution and focuses on sourcing and distributing high-quality food products. With a commitment to quality, service, and authenticity, Conexus Food Solutions serves a broad clientele and generates revenue between $1 million and $5 million. The company is known for its dedication to empowering partners and employees, and it maintains a workforce of 11-50 employees.

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  • Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in poultry and protein procurement, highlighting your skills in category management, vendor negotiation, and data-driven strategy development relevant to chicken and beef sectors.

  • Showcase your ability to manage product lifecycles, forecast sales, and optimize inventory levels, as these are key responsibilities for the Associate Procurement Manager role at Conexus Food Solutions.

  • Apply through multiple platforms such as Conexus Food Solutions' official corporate website, LinkedIn job postings, and other reputable job boards to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect with current employees in the procurement or poultry & protein divisions at Conexus Food Solutions on LinkedIn. When reaching out, consider ice breakers like asking about recent poultry strategy initiatives or expressing interest in how they manage vendor relationships and category performance.

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