Sourcing & Category Manager – Meat & Seafood

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🕒 6 days ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $95k - $105k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🛒 Procurement

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Misfits Market

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2018

🍽️ Food & Beverage

🛍️ eCommerce

🌍 Social Impact

Food & Beverage • eCommerce • Social Impact

Misfits Market is an online value grocer focused on making affordable, high-quality food more accessible while combating food waste. The company partners directly with farmers and producers to source organic produce, quality meats, seafood, dairy, and pantry staples that might otherwise go to waste. These groceries are delivered directly to consumers' doors at savings of up to 30% compared to traditional grocery store prices. Misfits Market aims to provide a sustainable grocery shopping experience by utilizing products that might be overlooked due to appearance, excess inventory, or nearing best-by dates, thereby reducing food waste and promoting sustainability.

📋 Description

• Own end-to-end procurement and account management for 3P customers across multiple facilities • Source new ingredients, forecast demand, and negotiate costs • Represent assigned categories to major accounts and ensure a superior client experience • Lead category sourcing, identify new suppliers, and develop product innovations • Manage short-term purchasing and long-term sustainable business strategies • Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, and terms with the 1st Party Misfits Merchandising team • Monitor vendor reliability, quality, and compliance, implementing corrective actions • Develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions, process challenges, and quality issues • Manage, coach, and develop a Buyer Analyst responsible for demand planning and purchase orders • Collaborate with Inventory Planning, Merchandising, Operations, and Transportation • Resolve cross-functional conflicts while balancing business needs and customer commitments • Analyze data, identify trends, make recommendations, and create 3–6 month action plans • Document processes, present findings, and improve operational efficiency

🎯 Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in Category Management and/or wholesale procurement / 3P account management • If supporting Produce: produce experience required; overall food experience preferred • Ecommerce and digital experience preferred • Meal Kit experience preferred • Bachelor's Degree and/or relevant experience + 3 years • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills • Strong understanding of financial principles, including forecasting and profitability analysis • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar) • Experience with contract process management • Deep knowledge of technical specifications and features of products in the category • Knowledge of certifications such as USDA Organic, Fair Trade, and applicable food safety regulations • Technical expertise in product quality standards and processes, including shelf life, packaging durability, and food safety • All compliance requirements must be completed on time, including Annual Harassment Prevention Training, EHS/OSHA Training, Workplace Violence Prevention Training, IT Security Training, and Manager Training

🏖️ Benefits

• Salary and employee stock options commensurate with experience • Unlimited PTO • Multiple health, dental, and vision plan options • Life Insurance • 401K plan