Category Manager - Food

Category Manager - Food ::: {#job-details} Location:2300 North Lakeside Dr., Amarillo, Texas ::: Division: West Texas Food ::: {#job-details} Date Posted: 08/30/2026 ::: ::: {#job-details} Pay Type: Salaried ::: ::: {#job-details} Job Family: Purchasing ::: ::: {#job-details} Req. No. 12114 ::: For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers expectations. Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine. We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employeescontinuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906. Position Summary and Responsibilities: This purpose of the Category Manager is to maximize category sales and gross profit within the assigned category, thereby effecting positive results on the companys overall market share. - Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude and follow dress code - Maximize sales within assigned category in order to increase branch profitability and overall gross company profit - Manage the day-to-day tasks and perform training of Purchasing Managers and Purchasing Assistants to ensure optimal performance of the Purchasing division - Perform administrative functions and data analysis supporting key sales initiatives, including retailer performance and various ad hoc analysis to streamline and enhance the buying process - Manage vendor relationships to drive continuous improvement - Monitor performance of products within assigned category in order to achieve budgeted goals - Provide feedback to Director of Purchasing related to performance of direct reports - Ensure quality and packaging standards are met and maintained - Educate District Sales Reps and associated personnel involved in the Purchasing function on products with assigned category Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 3 years of Purchasing or equivalent business experience Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint applications Previous management experience preferred Valid drivers license is required for driving to perform company business Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications. Ability to ef