Sourcing & Category Manager

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.

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.

Vendor & Process Leadership

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.