Hiring: Associate, Category Management Company: Home Chef Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:37:44 Target Skills & Keywords : Chef, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Vendor Management About the job Experience: •1+ year(s) experience in strategic sourcing, ideally within perishable goods Required Skills: •Research the supply chain, industry structure, and potential supplier partners by using online tools, industry resources, and talking to suppliers •Conduct research into supplier capabilities and product portfolios •Create and present recommendations for sourcing strategies based on data-driven research •Formulate and execute strategic sourcing plans with our distribution/fulfillment centers •Actively facilitate and support plants by improving efficiencies, manage category costs, and reducing fulfillment and cost risk within the Home Chef supply chain. •Interface directly with cross-functional teams (Operations, Culinary, Food Safety, Supplier Quality, Procurement) to compare supplier samples, align on product spec and troubleshoot quality concerns •Assist in managing emergency supply shorts and use category expertise to expedite replacement products or substitutes to plant teams •Minor Sourcing Project Management Qualifications: •The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. •Strong analytical skills, with competency in Excel •Completion of a four-year degree in business or a related field Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!