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3 results for Marketing in Grand Rapids, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 115000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>Position Summary</p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Sourcing Manager</strong> to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for a growing food distribution organization. This leadership role is responsible for managing a team of two Sourcing Managers while driving category strategy, supplier partnerships, spend governance, vendor performance, and procurement excellence across assigned portfolios.</p><p>The Senior Sourcing Manager serves as the primary relationship owner for key suppliers and is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that enhance revenue growth, profitability, assortment effectiveness, supply continuity, and overall business performance. This role collaborates closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Purchasing, Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure sourcing decisions support organizational goals and customer needs.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Strategic Sourcing & Category Management</p><ul><li>Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies that support business growth, margin improvement, and long-term supply chain stability.</li><li>Manage assigned product portfolios, including oversight and strategic direction of the company's Top 5 Exclusive Brands.</li><li>Identify sourcing opportunities that optimize cost, quality, service levels, and supplier diversification.</li><li>Evaluate market trends, commodity impacts, supplier capabilities, and competitive dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.</li><li>Drive assortment productivity initiatives and recommend category enhancements based on customer demand and business objectives.</li></ul><p>Supplier Relationship Management</p><ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic supplier partners.</li><li>Lead contract negotiations involving pricing, rebates, promotional funding, payment terms, product innovation, and service-level expectations.</li><li>Establish and maintain executive-level supplier relationships to strengthen strategic partnerships.</li><li>Conduct structured business reviews with key suppliers and develop corrective action plans when performance expectations are not met.</li><li>Ensure suppliers align with company standards regarding quality, food safety, service, and compliance.</li></ul><p>Financial & Spend Management</p><ul><li>Own spend governance and sourcing performance across assigned categories.</li><li>Drive cost savings, margin improvement, and supplier investment opportunities.</li><li>Monitor supplier agreements, pricing structures, rebates, and incentives to maximize value creation.</li><li>Partner with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and sourcing performance reporting.</li><li>Analyze spend data and market intelligence to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.</li></ul><p>Leadership & Team Development</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two Sourcing Managers.</li><li>Establish clear performance expectations, goals, and professional development plans.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking.</li><li>Support succession planning and talent development initiatives within the sourcing function.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-29T19:13:48Z
- Grand Rapids, MI
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Sourcing Manager to lead supplier partnerships and strengthen category performance in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position plays a key role in identifying sourcing opportunities, guiding negotiations, and improving product assortment decisions through data-driven analysis. The ideal candidate will work closely with purchasing, sales, marketing to support growth, profitability, and competitive positioning across domestic and international vendor networks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead domestic and international sourcing efforts by researching supply markets, identifying vendors with relevant experience, and developing strategies that support category growth and business objectives.</p><p>• Build and maintain productive supplier partnerships, including onboarding new vendors, coordinating item setup and maintenance, and ensuring required compliance standards are met.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to improve the value chain, expand distribution opportunities, and strengthen category competitiveness across multiple channels.</p><p>• Plan and manage category review activities, using performance data and market insights to recommend assortment changes, promotional opportunities, and profitable growth initiatives.</p><p>• Negotiate supplier agreements covering cost, trade support, promotional funding, display pricing, markdown assistance, and other commercial terms that improve business results.</p><p>• Evaluate vendor, customer, and item performance to identify trends, measure seasonal sell-through, and provide recommendations that support sales and margin goals.</p><p>• Work cross-functionally with leadership, purchasing, sales, marketing, replenishment, logistics, and warehouse partners to align sourcing decisions with operational and commercial priorities.</p><p>• Monitor market conditions and adjust sourcing and category strategies to respond to competitive shifts, customer demand, and emerging opportunities.</p><p>• Contribute to brand development and new distribution initiatives by securing supplier investment and support for approved promotional programs.</p>
- 2026-11-04T15:18:42Z
- Grand Rapids, MI
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 40.00 - 60.00 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Sales Analyst to join a high-volume sales organization on a Contract basis in Michigan. In this contract assignment, you will partner closely with senior sales leadership to deliver forecasting, reporting, and data-driven recommendations that support major retail business activity during a critical year-end period. This role is well suited for someone with strong consumer packaged goods experience who can balance analytical depth with accuracy, speed, and cross-functional collaboration.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain sales forecasts, performance tracking, and trend evaluations to help guide account-level planning and decision-making.<br>• Review promotional results and translate sales data into actionable insights for business partners and leadership.<br>• Oversee item maintenance activities, confirm pricing accuracy, and support agreement documentation and related sales administration.<br>• Contribute to holiday planning cycles and year-end reporting by preparing timely analyses and organized reporting packages.<br>• Work closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and trade support teams to align reporting outputs and business priorities.<br>• Maintain data quality and reporting accuracy across internal and external sales-related platforms and vendor systems.<br>• Provide ad hoc analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers across key retail accounts.<br>• Support a fast-moving business environment by managing multiple priorities and responding quickly during peak seasonal periods.
- 2026-10-20T20:58:47Z