Market Sourcing Manager - Distribution | Phoenix, AZ
On-site · Tempe, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Lead regional GNFR and disposable product sourcing for Grocery, Food Service, Janitorial, and food Processor segments. Own supplier negotiations, contracting, and pricing strategy; drive private label and brand strategy; partner cross-functionally to improve cost, service levels, inventory availability, and sustainability (eco-friendly packaging). Develop inventory strategies with the National Category Manager team to identify core items and optimize regional sourcing, including evaluating local vendors for cost efficiency. Manage supplier onboarding/qualification, monitor market intelligence, and consolidate product lines to improve margins and reduce SKU complexity. Collaborate with Sales and Operations on special product requirements, costing, and speed-to-market; support customer bids and regional opportunities. Requires Bacheloranes degree (Masteranes degree preferred) and 5+ years in price negotiations and supplier relationship management; knowledge of packaging, sustainability considerations, and ERP/MS Office tools. On-site role in Tempe, AZ with limited remote flexibility.
Required Qualifications
- Bacheloranes degree (strongly preferred)
- Masteranes degree preferred
- 5+ years of experience in price negotiations, influencing stakeholders, and managing supplier relationships
- Knowledge of distribution, inventory management systems, and supplier selection/qualification processes
- Product knowledge across multiple industries a definite plus
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Teams, CoPilot)
- Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
- Multi-tasking abilities
- On-site office in Tempe, AZ
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