About the role
- •About Misfits Market: Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable.
- •We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices.
- •In 2022, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in-house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon-efficient grocery delivery models on the market.
- •By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food.
- •As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of Prioritizing our Customers Doing more with less Thinking Differently Respecting one another Moving deliberately and quickly Taking initiative and delivering About the Role: The 3P Sourcing and Category Manager is a dual-purpose role responsible for owning third-party (3P) procurement and account management for key customers while simultaneously serving as the Category Manager for assigned parent and sub-categories.
- •This individual drives ingredient sourcing, vendor management, and oversees the demand planning process.
- •Key Responsibilities 3P Sourcing & Account Management 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.