Sourcing & Category Manager

Misfits Market

Sourcing & Category Manager handling 3P procurement and account management for Misfits Market. Collaborating on sourcing and vendor management to optimize sustainable food solutions.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end procurement and account management for 3P customers across multiple facilities, including new ingredient sourcing, demand forecasting, and cost negotiations.
Act as the lead representative for assigned categories to major accounts, delivering proactive communication and ensuring a superior client experience.
Lead category sourcing for assigned Produce or Grocery categories, identifying new suppliers and unique product innovations to meet 3P requirements.
Manage and oversee short-term purchasing while developing long-term strategies for sustainable business outcomes.
Partner with the 1st Party Misfits Merchandising team to negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to ensure competitive advantage and quality standards.
Monitor vendor performance (reliability, quality, compliance) and implement corrective actions as needed.
Develop and execute contingency plans for supply chain disruptions, process challenges, and quality issues.
Manage a direct report (Buyer Analyst) responsible for demand planning and purchase order management; provide coaching, feedback, and professional development.
Partner across Inventory Planning, Merchandising, Operations, and Transportation to align demand projections with operational feasibility.
Proactively drive solutions for cross-functional conflicts, ensuring business needs and customer commitments are balanced.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Product Knowledge: deep knowledge of technical specifications and features of products in the category — e.g., nutritional standards for food, materials used in packaged goods.
Industry Standards & Certifications: knowledge of certifications such as USDA Organic, Fair Trade, and applicable food safety regulations.
Quality Control: technical expertise in product quality standards and processes (shelf life, packaging durability, food safety).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO
Multiple health, dental, and vision plan options
Life Insurance
401K plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

category managementwholesale procurementdemand forecastingcost negotiationscontract process managementfinancial principlesprofitability analysisproduct knowledgequality controlsupply chain management

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsnegotiation skillscoachingfeedbackprofessional developmentcommunicationproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationstrategic thinkingclient experience

Certifications

USDA OrganicFair Tradefood safety regulations