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

The Wasserstrom Company is the leading Food Service Distributor in the nation. Established in 1902, we are a family owned company with our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.  We have an opening for a Sourcing Manager at our Corporate office. This position will be responsible for identifying opportunities for sourcing products from suppliers, improve service levels and provide products at a more profitable rate. The Sourcing Manager will also work with the sales teams to help customers with sourcing requests and cost savings. Previous Sourcing and Buyer experienced professionals are welcome to apply! This position is open due to current business growth and future planned potential. 

Duties & Responsibilities Include:   

• 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

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. 
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in Sourcing, Negotiation and Procurement of Products. 
• Food Service disposable products and smallwares experience preferred but not required. 
• 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.
• Previous sales experience is desired but not required.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), profit sharing, and immediate accrual of paid time off.

For employment consideration, please complete our online application at www.wasserstrom.jobs.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will give consideration to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.