Foodbuy, LLC is the foodservice industry’s leading procurement services organization focused on lowering purchasing and product costs for both our parent company, Compass Group, as well as for our clients and members.

Foodbuy negotiates and contracts for more than $20bn of food, beverages, and services that our clients need, utilizing more than 600 leading manufacturers and distributors across the U.S. Ultimately, sourcing is at the heart of what we do on behalf of Compass Group and some of the most recognized organizations within the restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, leisure, and entertainment industries.

The Senior Data Analyst will support the Member Development Group and the Category Brand Managers to complete Market Baskets (Cost Analysis) reports to provide pricing. The Senior Data Analyst is responsible for providing leadership & generating insights by analyzing information. The associate would provide Business knowledge to help the organization better understand the past, envision the future, and steward our financial resources in the best way possible. This role will focus on ensuring data integrity, financial representation, and product knowledge is conveyed in every Market Basket analysis. This role will require an analytical skillset and clear communication to tell compelling stories about how our business is performing. You will also drive automation of reports and dashboards, develop and maintain key metrics and scorecards, communicate findings, and train others on how to leverage the provided data across the business. This role is responsible for adhering to established processes and standards that have been put in place for direct reports.

Tactical Detail:

• Analyze Reporting and Compliance tools using Excel and MS Access, understanding data modeling (would be preferred)
• Understand aspects of Foodservice GPO’s manufacturer and distributor contracts, review analysis on competitiveness of Foodbuy programs and recommend program changes to maintain competitiveness
• Prepare key business analysis to assist functional leaders in decision-making processes. Investigate trends and variances compared to prior periods and forecast
• Ad hoc financial analysis and special projects to support continued growth of business
• Formulate new methodologies to drive efficiencies in reporting and analysis
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of reporting metrics to senior management, business stakeholders and key Clients
• Prepare executive level summaries based on analysis
• Support Account Managers in their day to day administrative activities

Recipe to Succeed:

• PASSION for food and product procurement !!!
• Comprehensive product knowledge of produce, dairy, meat, &/or seafood.
• Ability to Educate and Manage associates
• Detail-oriented and Analytical problem solving skills
• Flexible/Adapts well to change
• Coordinate and organize resources in efficient and effective ways to accomplish larger strategies and goals
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Customer service focus: Values customers. Meet or exceed their requirements and be consistent with business priorities
• Generate innovative, "out of the box" approaches and improved solutions that help create incremental gains in business results
• Consistently displays strong integrity and ethics
• Supplier and customer interaction experience
• Purchasing/procurement experience
• Distribution or foodservice experience is preferred

Necessary Ingredients:

• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Access Knowledge is a plus
• Ability to grasp Data Management Applications (or experience with other rebate / contract management technology) is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to successfully manage concurrent projects and meet department deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills are required
• Excellent written communication skills