Sourcing & Category Manager – Meat & Seafood

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage the complete procurement and account oversight for third-party customers across various facilities.

• Identify and source new ingredients, project demand, and negotiate pricing.

• Serve as the representative for designated categories with major accounts, ensuring an outstanding client experience.

• Spearhead category sourcing, discover new suppliers, and foster product innovations.

• Handle both short-term purchasing and long-term sustainable business strategies.

• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, and terms with the 1st Party Misfits Merchandising team.

• Assess vendor reliability, quality, and compliance, implementing necessary corrective measures.

• Develop contingency strategies to address supply chain disruptions, process challenges, and quality concerns.

• Oversee, mentor, and develop a Buyer Analyst tasked with demand planning and purchase order management.

• Collaborate with Inventory Planning, Merchandising, Operations, and Transportation teams.

• Mediate cross-functional conflicts while balancing business needs with customer commitments.

• Analyze data, recognize trends, make suggestions, and establish 3–6 month action plans.

• Document procedures, present insights, and enhance operational efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in Category Management and/or wholesale procurement or third-party account management.

• If working with Produce: experience in the produce sector is required; overall food industry experience is preferred.

• Experience in Ecommerce and digital platforms is preferred.

• Meal Kit experience is a plus.

• Bachelor's Degree and/or relevant experience combined with 3 years of professional work.

• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Strong grasp of financial principles, including forecasting and profitability analysis.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar).

• Experience in managing the contract process.

• Extensive knowledge of technical specifications and features pertaining to products within the category.

• Familiarity with certifications such as USDA Organic, Fair Trade, and relevant food safety regulations.

• Technical knowledge of product quality standards and processes, including shelf life, packaging durability, and food safety.

• All compliance requirements must be fulfilled on schedule, including Annual Harassment Prevention Training, EHS/OSHA Training, Workplace Violence Prevention Training, IT Security Training, and Manager Training.

🏝️ Benefits

• Salary and employee stock options aligned with experience.

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Various health, dental, and vision plan choices.

• Life Insurance coverage.

• 401K retirement plan.