Application Guide

How to Apply for Sourcing & Category Manager

at Misfits Market

🏢 About Misfits Market

Misfits Markets is a mission-driven company that fights food waste by rescuing imperfect, surplus produce and grocery items and delivering them to customers at a discount. Working here means you'll directly contribute to reducing environmental impact while building a more sustainable food system.

About This Role

As Sourcing & Category Manager, you'll own the end-to-end procurement for 3P customers, from sourcing and demand forecasting to cost negotiations. You'll also lead category sourcing for assigned Produce or Grocery categories, making a tangible impact on product availability, cost, and supplier relationships.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing supplier performance dashboards and demand forecasts, then jumping into a negotiation call with a produce grower. After lunch, you'd meet cross-functionally with inventory and merchandising teams to align on upcoming promotions, and end the day mentoring your Buyer Analyst on a new sourcing project.

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🎯 Who Misfits Market Is Looking For

  • Has 2-4 years of experience in category management or wholesale procurement, specifically in produce or grocery.
  • Thrives on building and managing supplier relationships, with a knack for negotiating contracts and resolving supply chain issues.
  • Is data-savvy, comfortable with demand forecasting, profitability analysis, and using MS Office/Google Suite for reporting.
  • Has experience managing or mentoring at least one direct report and collaborating cross-functionally with inventory, merchandising, and operations teams.

📝 Tips for Applying to Misfits Market

1

Highlight any experience with 'ugly' or imperfect produce, as that aligns directly with Misfits Market's core mission.

2

Quantify your procurement wins: e.g., 'Negotiated 15% cost reduction on avocados' or 'Improved fill rate to 98%'.

3

Showcase your ability to manage 3P customers (wholesale, retail, or food service) with specific examples of account management.

4

Emphasize your comfort with remote work and cross-functional collaboration, as this role is fully remote but requires tight coordination.

5

Tailor your resume to include keywords like 'demand forecasting', 'cost negotiations', 'supplier performance', and 'contingency planning'.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for reducing food waste and how it connects to Misfits Market's mission.", 'Concrete examples of sourcing and category management wins, especially in produce or grocery.', 'Your experience managing 3P accounts and driving profitability through negotiations.', "How you've led or mentored a team member and collaborated across departments to solve supply chain challenges."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read about Misfits Market's history, mission, and how they differentiate from other meal kit or grocery delivery services.
  • → Understand their customer base: who are the 3P customers (e.g., wholesale, other retailers) and what are their pain points?
  • → Look into their current product categories and any recent expansions (e.g., pantry items, household goods).
  • → Check out any news or press releases about their supply chain innovations or sustainability metrics.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you identify and onboard new suppliers for a category like organic produce?
2 Describe a time you managed a supply chain disruption. What was your contingency plan?
3 How do you approach demand forecasting for seasonal produce? Walk us through your process.
4 Tell us about a time you negotiated a contract that saved costs while maintaining quality.
5 How would you balance the needs of a 3P customer with Misfits Market's own inventory goals?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic cover letter that doesn't mention food waste or Misfits Market specifically.
  • Avoid focusing only on cost reduction without acknowledging quality and sustainability trade-offs.
  • Don't downplay the importance of managing a direct report – be ready to discuss your leadership style.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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