Category Specialist

Category Specialist - Eat'n Park Hospitality Group Are you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow? Do you want to join a fun, supportive team where you can build lifelong relationships? At Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, we've been creating smiles since 1949-one guest, one meal, and one team member at a time. Now we're searching for a Category Specialist to join our Corporate Support Center team at Eat'n Park Hospitality Group. Eat'n Park Hospitality Group represents a diverse family of brands that span 14 states across more than 150 locations and with nearly 10,000 team members. We are a family-owned and operated company with deep roots that inspire our future. Our enduring commitment to our Core Values and our shared purpose, "to Create a Smile," guide and fuel our growth as a group and as individuals. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE As a Category Specialist, you'll be part of our enduring legacy and exciting growth. Here's what you can expect: The Category Specialist is responsible for driving results within assigned categories in alignment with the overarching supply chain strategic direction. This position requires negotiation tactics, analytical problem-solving skills, maintaining vendor relationships, and the ability to implement new ways of working and lead change. Will also be responsible for being the liaison between vendors and operations while collaborating with multiple departments to support and alleviate operations gaps. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem solving and communication skills that include natural curiosity and out-of-the-box thinking and who likes to collaborate with a vibrant, fast-paced team. WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT We're searching for team members who welcome new challenges and care deeply about people. Every team member across the company plays a role in bringing our Core Values to life every day. In addition to aligning to our values, you'll be successful here with these skills and qualifications: Bachelor's, Associates, or Culinary Degree with a focus on supply chain, hospitality, business, or equivalent work experience. Three years of procurement, foodservice, or food manufacturing experience preferred. Strong communication skills for discussions and negotiations with both internal shareholders and external vendor partners. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks, meet stated deadlines, and work independently. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong computer and software skills with the ability to learn new systems and programs. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU We believe our team members deserve the same hospitality we give our guests. Wherever you are on your journey, we offer rewards and resources to highlight the important moments, both at work and at home. Schedule: Monday through Friday with flexible start and end times. Health and Well-Being: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k), Paid Time Off. Career Growth: Access to Smile Universe training and internal promotion pathways. Welcoming and Fun: 20% discount at all our brands. Not the right opportunity for you? Share this job with a friend or search all careers at enphgsmiles.com. Eat'n Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Created: 2026-03-13