**Job Title:** Grocery Category Manager **Department:** Grocery **Reports To:** Senior Director, Category Management The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000/annually. This is a remote based position. **Overview** We’re looking for a highly accountable, solutions-oriented Grocery Category Manager to lead critical initiatives across our Grocery portfolio. This role requires strong ownership, quick problem-solving, and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. The ideal candidate brings solutions, not just observations, and can navigate complexity with urgency and clarity. **Key Responsibilities** + **New Ingredient Development** Lead the end-to-end sourcing of new ingredients and SKUs for prepared meals & meal kits. Partner closely with Product Development, FSQA, Regulatory, Commercialization, Replenishment, and Revenue Enablement teams to launch with speed and precision. + **Special Projects** Drive strategic, cross-functional initiatives such as brand transitions, risk mitigation, and packaging optimization. + **Ingredient/Supplier Urgent Care** Quickly resolve supply issues including stockouts, stop ships, or supplier delays. Maintain supplier performance through timely action and effective engagement. + **Dispute Resolution** Collaborate with Quality and Legal to resolve product non-conformance, rejected loads, and receipt issues fairly and efficiently. + **Strategic Sourcing** Support sourcing strategies focused on cost reduction, improved payment terms, freight efficiency, lead time optimization, and contract development. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred + 3+ years of experience in category management, sourcing, or procurement in the food, grocery, or CPG industry + Strong project management and collaboration skills + Proven experience in ingredient commercialization and supplier negotiations + Solid understanding of food safety, product specifications, and regulatory standards + Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making abilities **What We Offer:** + Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance + 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested + Life and ADD insurance + Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals. + Paid time off **Our Values at Work:** We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS. In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like: + ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time + CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY : We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations. + TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings + INNOVATION : Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks + OBJECTIVITY : Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity + NIMBLENESS : Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency es and make adjustments accordingly Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support + SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS : Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you’re on the right track Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you’re providing the best experience and service to our consumers **Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.** **We are an Equal Opportunity Employer** We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. **Job Details** **Job Family** ***Corporate** **Job Function** **Manager** **Pay Type** **Salary**