Sourcing & Category Manager - Meat & SeafoodActive$95K–$105K

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,…

What you'll do

• 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.

What they're looking for

• 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.