Sourcing & Category Manager

Job Summary

Owning third-party procurement and account management for key customers, the full-time remote Sourcing & Category Manager will drive ingredient sourcing, vendor management, and oversee demand planning processes while leading category sourcing for assigned Produce or Grocery categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement and account management for 3P customers, including ingredient sourcing and demand forecasting
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to ensure competitive advantage and monitor vendor performance
• Collaborate across Inventory Planning, Merchandising, Operations, and Transportation to align demand projections with operational feasibility

Required Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Category Management and/or wholesale procurement/3P account management
• Bachelor's Degree and/or relevant experience plus 3 years
• Deep knowledge of technical specifications and features of products in the category, particularly in food
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including forecasting and profitability analysis
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and Google Suite