Market Sourcing Manager - Distribution | Phoenix, AZ

Description 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… 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 Phoenix, AZ (Tempe) office, M-F, day shift- supporting our Mountain West warehouse & sales teams. There is some flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per month if needed. Key Competencies 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, sustainable packaging/ESG. Responsibilities 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. Requirements 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, disposables, or packaging). Product knowledge across multiple industries a definite plus. Strong business and financial acumen. Strong user-level Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Teams, CoPilot) including spreadsheets, pivot tables, and pricing/inventory analysis. 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. Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days. Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time. 401K with generous company match. Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks. Equal Opportunity Statement Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bunzl