Bunzl Distribution NA · 3 hours ago
Market Sourcing Manager (Phoenix, AZ)
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBunzl Distribution NA is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. As a Market Sourcing Manager, you will oversee vendor negotiations and pricing strategies for various product lines, while also managing inventory and supplier relationships to ensure competitive positioning in the market.
LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
Responsibilities
Negotiate price and terms with manufacturers and suppliers
Product selection and sourcing
Develop market expertise that allows the organization to effectively compete in target market segments; this includes market trends and competitive analysis, as inputs to the development of our assortment strategy
Monitor market intelligence, local needs and trends, competitive products, and the changing production schedules of approved manufacturers to improve competitive pricing & positioning
Develop product pricing policies and negotiate best cost vendor programs to improve product positioning while improve margin
Rationalize and consolidate product lines to improve inventory turns and create volume cost improvement opportunities
Manage on-going supplier relationships and execute supplier performance management initiatives in accordance with standards and guidelines and in collaboration with business partners
Manage multiple projects and initiatives with the ability to meet defined timelines and provide proactive status communication to business partners
Support sales staff with special product requirements and costing. Work to improve go-to-market strategy and speed
Support sales staff by problem solving and recommending new and different packaging products as they become available
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience in price negotiations is required and influencing stakeholders at all levels
Knowledge of the distribution environment, inventory management systems, and supplier selection and qualification processes (ideally in food service, janitorial or packaging)
Strong business and financial acumen
Strong user level Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excell, TEAMs)
Ability to create excellent relationships and quickly gain credibility with internal and external stakeholders
Possess strong planning, organizational and time management skills, as well as strong analytical problem-solving skills
Multi-task with the ability to change direction quickly and often
Preferred
Bachelor's degree, strongly preferred
Master's degree preferred
Product knowledge across multiple industries a definite plus
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Comfortable work environment
Full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match
Company
Bunzl Distribution NA
Bunzl Distribution USA, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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