Vincent Vara
About Vincent Vara
Vincent Vara is a Senior Category Manager at US Foods, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in category management and project management, with previous roles at US Foods and Leggett & Platt, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Illinois Chicago.
Work at US Foods
Vincent Vara currently serves as a Senior Category Manager at US Foods, a position he has held since 2022 in Rosemont, Illinois. Prior to this role, he worked as an Associate Category Manager from 2019 to 2022 and as a Buyer from 2018 to 2019. His experience at US Foods spans a total of four years, during which he has contributed to various category management initiatives.
Previous Experience at Leggett & Platt
Before joining US Foods, Vincent Vara worked at Leggett & Platt as a Senior Project Manager Assistant from 2012 to 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he supported project management activities and contributed to the successful execution of various projects within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Vincent Vara studied at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, where he earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Business/Managerial Economics from 2007 to 2008. He furthered his education at the University of Illinois Chicago, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from 2009 to 2011. His educational background provides a foundation for his roles in category management and project management.
Experience at Tripp Lite
Vincent Vara worked at Tripp Lite as an Order Administrator from 2007 to 2012 in the Greater Chicago Area. During his five years in this role, he managed order processing and customer service tasks, contributing to the efficiency of operations within the company.