Private Label Sourcing Manager - Product Sourcing Experience - High Growth Opportunity - Columbus, Ohio

The Wasserstrom Company•Whitehall, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wasserstrom Company, a leading Food Service Distributor, is seeking a Sourcing Manager for its Corporate office in Columbus, Ohio. This role is crucial for identifying product sourcing opportunities, enhancing service levels, and securing products at more profitable rates. The Sourcing Manager will also collaborate with sales teams to assist customers with sourcing requests and identify cost-saving measures. This position is available due to significant business growth and future expansion plans.

Requirements

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.
Minimum of 2 years experience in Sourcing, Negotiation and Procurement of Products.
Excellent analytical skills.
Ability to read, analyze and present information to various audiences.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and SAP.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Nice To Haves

Food Service disposable products and smallwares experience preferred but not required.
Previous sales experience is desired but not required.

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 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.