Market Sourcing Manager - Distribution |Boston, MA

Pay or shift range: $85,000 USD to $115,000 USD

The salary range is based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, certifications and geographic location.

As a Market Sourcing Manager , you will lead regional sourcing and procurement for goods-not-for-resale (GNFR) and disposable product categories supporting Grocery, Food Service, Janitorial, and food Processor business segments. You will support strategic sourcing and own supplier negotiations, contracting, and pricing strategy; drive private label and brand strategy; and partner cross-functionally to improve cost, service levels, inventory availability, and sustainability (e.g., sustainable/eco-friendly packaging).

In this role you will be an inventory strategy expert. Our National Category Manager team identifies our national core product list. As a Market Sourcing Manager, you will round out the rest of our inventory with items required and acquired at the regional level. Can we get a core item more efficiently from a local vendor? We need a specific item for a regional customer;

who are we going to buy that from and on what terms? How can we further lower cost on inventory by leveraging specific local inventory as a preferred items for multiple local customers? These are the types of questions you'll make decisions on daily.

This role is onsite in our Boston, MA (West Boylston ) office, M-F, day shift. There is some flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per month if needed.

strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supplier relationship management (SRM), contract negotiation, Buyer, RFQ/RFP/RFI, spend analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), cost savings/cost avoidance, pricing strategy, inventory optimization, assortment strategy, vendor qualification, competitive analysis/market intelligence, private label/house brand, sustainable packaging/ESG.

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with manufacturers and suppliers (including rebates, freight, lead times, and service levels).

• Lead product selection, regional sourcing, and supplier onboarding/qualification for disposable and GNFR categories.

• Build category and market expertise to strengthen assortment strategy, including market trends, competitive benchmarking, and customer/segment needs.

• Monitor market intelligence (pricing, availability, production schedules) and local needs to improve competitive pricing, positioning, and continuity of supply.

• Develop pricing strategy and pricing policies; negotiate vendor programs to improve margin, reduce landed cost, and support growth.

• Rationalize and consolidate product lines to improve inventory turns, reduce SKU complexity, and create volume-based cost improvement opportunities.

• Own supplier relationship management (SRM), including supplier performance management, issue resolution, and continuous improvement aligned to standards and guidelines.

• Manage multiple sourcing projects and initiatives; track milestones, mitigate risks, and provide proactive stakeholder communication.

• Partner with Sales and Operations on special product requirements, costing, and speed-to-market; support customer bids and regional opportunities.

• Identify and recommend new packaging products and sustainable alternatives as they become available; support commercialization and change management.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required

• Bachelor’s degree, strongly preferred

• Master’s degree preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in price negotiations, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and managing supplier relationships.

• Knowledge of distribution, inventory management systems, and supplier selection/qualification processes (ideally in food service, janitorial,…