Principal Development Manager

Job summary

The Principal Development Manager will strategically manage principal relationships to drive business development and optimize supply chain performance. They are responsible for analyzing performance metrics, collaborating with internal teams on contracting, and ensuring alignment with corporate strategic objectives.

Job details

PRINCIPAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER About the Role Position function: Reporting to the Principal Development Manager, the Principal Manager will manage Principal relationships in the assigned portfolio for Caldic North America where applicable, with an emphasis on execution, relationship management and support to the Commercial team. Scope: The Principal Development Manager will focus on strategically owning our Principal relationships, to drive business development, optimize sourcing, ensure reliable and cost-effective supply to be aligned with our corporate strategy and while collaborating with our Business Team Leaders and internal stakeholders.Key Responsibilities Responsible for driving Principal’s performance to achieve mutual strategic objectives Analysis and reporting on Principal performance Experience working in food and/or nutrition Collaborate with Principals to build strategy for business development proposals for expansion. Gain market insights to translate relevant trends into objectives, generating an actionable strategic business plan Responsible for day-to-day interactions with the assigned Principals including maintaining good working relationships Support the Commercial team and Pricing team with periodic contracting processes, RFQ’s, and regular costing needs Work with the Replenishment Team to ensure product is available based on customer and internal needs Support internal teams at Caldic when escalation to Principals is needed Establish multi-level connections within each of the principal’s businesses Provide the necessary resources to implement, support, and enforce the health and safety policies and programs within the company by working in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, safe work practices and procedures established by Caldic. Leverage business intelligence tools to drive the strategy in the designated clusters of distributed products Interact with senior management to help build management reports including Principal Development commentary Knowledge / Skills & Experience Post-Secondary Education in Business Administration or a related field Must have 8-12 years’ experience in Product/Category Management, Business Development or Procurement Knowledge of Supply Chain and Inventory Management Must have advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, OLAP, CRM and ERP tools) Must have strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills Must have strong organization skills Problem solving and systemic thinking skills- critical analytics/ diagnosis; focus on continuous improvement Strong customer service focus: ability to relate to people at all levels and build trusted relationships Good prioritization and decision-making skills and judgment to drive the right impact Works well in a team environment Committed to continuous learning and providing and receiving candid feedback About Caldic At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team. We offer: Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com Ready to Join Us? If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a global leader, apply now at Caldic!Equal Opportunity Employer Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.

What you’ll do

The Principal Development Manager will strategically manage principal relationships to drive business development and optimize supply chain performance. They are responsible for analyzing performance metrics, collaborating with internal teams on contracting, and ensuring alignment with corporate strategic objectives.

Requirements

Candidates must possess 8-12 years of experience in product or category management, business development, or procurement. A post-secondary education in business administration or a related field is required, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, and ERP tools.

Benefits

• Global opportunities
• Career growth and development
• Inclusive work environment

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred
• CRM · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Business development
• Relationship management
• Supply chain management
• Inventory management
• Strategic planning
• Procurement
• Category management
• Market analysis
• Contracting
• Negotiation
• Systemic thinking
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Data analysis
• Microsoft Office Suite
• CRM
• Build Management
• Corporate Strategy
• Continuous Development
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Strategic Objectives
• Relationship Management
• Organizational Skills
• Supply Chain Acumen
• Business Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Business Administration
• Business Intelligence Tools
• Management
• Category Management
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Computer Literacy
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Inventory Management
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Office
• Online Analytical Processing
• Personal Care
• Pharmaceuticals
• Relationship Building
• Business Strategies
• Systems Thinking
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Logistics
• Food & Beverage
• Consulting
• Business Development Principal
• Corporate Development Manager
• Finance Managers
• Financial and Investment Analysts

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