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Canteen One Job Opportunity

Canteen One is the national account management arm for Canteen, the largest and most experienced food and retail service company in the United States. We help our clients take the best breaks possible by providing unique and customized office coffee, vending, market, and pantry programs from coast-to-coast.

This position is responsible for the sourcing, negotiation, and selection of the supply base for National Accounts, including analysis and integrity of new and existing products and system set-up. This is accomplished through the coordination of vendor relationships, logistics, analytics, communication, and project management.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Work with vendors and National Account Managers to ensure compliance with client-driven programs
• Build, maintain, and sustain long-term relationships with strategic suppliers
• Conduct in-depth industry analysis to provide proactive insight into sourcing strategy
• Lead in integrating new product/program/initiatives into customer portfolio
• Create and manage weekly new product lists for pantry National Accounts
• Monitor savings and costs on all sourcing projects and reports
• Create and track data detailing adherence to program compliance
• Communicate recommendations regarding changes to existing products offered
• Address escalated customer service issues
• Assist with National Account new client roll-out meetings
• Attend meetings, social business functions, and association conferences

Qualifications include:

• A high school education and three years of business experience, or Bachelor's degree, which is strongly preferred, and two years of business experience.
• Experience in marketing, project management, operations, and account management
• Procurement and sourcing experience, and knowledge of Office Coffee and Pantry Services (OCS) is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills coupled with a strong customer service orientation
• Self-driven with proven ability to work independently
• Grow and maintain long-term positive internal and external work relationships
• Detail-oriented and accurate, coupled with the demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize business requirements
• Professional composure in high-pressure, time-sensitive environment
• Strong software skills, including Microsoft Word and MS Excel at an intermediate level
• Demonstrated ability to use both analytical and intuitive judgment and sound decision making
• One year of JD Edwards (ERP system) experience or equivalent (SAP, Oracle, Peop eSoft, etc.)

Associates at Canteen One are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), paid parental leave, and personal leave. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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