Supply Chain Specialist (Food Categories)

Responsibilities

• In this role, you'll support national foodservice operations through hands-on category management, supplier coordination, and data-driven decision-making, and make sure the organization is set up with the right goods and services at the right time - and at the right value!
• Supporting execution of category strategies across food, beverage, disposables, and kitchen equipment
• Managing product listings, specifications, and pricing structures aligned to operational needs
• Assisting with RFPs/RFQs, supplier evaluations, and sourcing initiatives
• Identifying opportunities for SKU rationalization, standardization, and cost savings
• Monitoring commodity trends (meat, dairy, produce) to inform pricing and sourcing decisions
• Supporting contract negotiation and management, including pricing models, rebates, and supplier incentives
• Ensuring contract compliance, audit readiness, and accurate rebate tracking
• Acting as a key liaison between supply chain, culinary, operations, and finance teams
• Supporting product substitutions, menu changes, and continuity planning
• Building strong relationships with broadline distributors, manufacturers, and specialty suppliers
• Supporting supplier performance reviews, including service levels, pricing compliance, and product quality
• Analyzing spend data and developing tools for market basket analysis, price tracking, and savings validation
• Communicating and supporting rollout of new products, supplier programs, and procurement initiatives
• What We're Looking For?
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, or Food Services-or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in foodservice supply chain, procurement, or operations support.
• Direct experience with food distributors (e.g., Sysco, GFS, Core-Mark) and pricing/rebate structures.
• Experience supporting supplier negotiations and RFP processes .
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills (pricing files, audits, reporting).
• Solid understanding of foodservice operations and distribution models .
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data to support decisions.
• Familiarity with contracts, pricing, and commercial terms.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills - written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively.
• Solid organizational, time‑management, and decision‑making abilities.
• Also, Nice to Have
• Experience working with commercial agreements or MSAs.
• Exposure to multi‑category procurement environments.
• WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
• Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
• Award winning safety culture.
• A flexible hybrid work model.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow together.
• Employee Referral Program.
• We are growing !
• Certified as a Great Place to Work 2025-2026 !
• We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.
• Note, we are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies.
• #IND3

Benefits

Additional Information

What's the Role? At Dexterra Group , supply chain is more than just logistics-it's a critical part of delivering high-quality foodservice experiences across Canada and the U.S. We're looking for a Supply Chain Specialist who enjoys keeping things moving smoothly and making smart, data‑driven decisions. If you understand foodservice supply chains, pricing structures, and supplier dynamics-and enjoy working at the intersection of culinary, operations, and procurement-this role offers real impact.

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