The Wasserstrom Company · 5 days ago
Private Label Sourcing Manager - Product Sourcing Experience - Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Wasserstrom Company is the leading Food Service Distributor in the nation. They are seeking a Sourcing Manager responsible for identifying opportunities for sourcing products, improving service levels, and providing profitable products. The role involves collaboration with sales teams and conducting market research to enhance product offerings.
Restaurants
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing, negotiating, and procurement for new products
Participate in overall product sourcing strategy for existing new and emerging products
Conduct product profitability analysis for supplier and product selection
Collaborate with a wide variety of cross-functional areas such as sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to identify products to maintain and expand market opportunities
Identifies external client needs through observation and information gathering and suggests products to improve productivity
Conduct market research to determine market trends
Produce materials comparing products in competitive markets
Presenting concepts and products to internal and external customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in Sourcing, Negotiation and Procurement of Products
Excellent analytical skills
Must have the ability to read, analyze and present information to various audiences
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and SAP
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Preferred
Food Service disposable products and smallwares experience
Previous sales experience
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
401(k)
Profit sharing
Immediate accrual of paid time off
Company
The Wasserstrom Company
From the independent operator to the largest foodservice brands in the world, we help our customers run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Mangelson
CFO / EVP
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