Category Manager

Masis Professional Group is recruiting for a Sourcing Category Manager on behalf of our client located in Miami, FL. This is a direct hire opportunity offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Sourcing Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that ensure a consistent, competitive, and high-quality supply of fresh produce across assigned categories. This role plays a critical part in supplier relationship management, market intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration, supporting the company’s operational, quality, and commercial objectives.

Success in this position requires strong negotiation capabilities, sound judgment in fast-paced environments, and active engagement with live product and operational teams to drive performance, quality, and long-term value.

Essential Functions

• Develop and lead sourcing strategies that optimize supplier performance, cost efficiency, quality, and long-term value across assigned produce categories.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and industry dynamics to identify sourcing opportunities, anticipate supply risks, and support strategic decision-making.
• Build, maintain, and expand strong relationships with suppliers and growers, ensuring a reliable and high-performing sourcing network across regions.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements that balance commercial objectives with quality, continuity, and risk management.
• Supervise and manage a designated portfolio of commodities, ensuring alignment with company standards and business priorities.
• Actively review product condition, specifications, and availability to support sourcing decisions, quality expectations, and inventory planning.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Production, Operations, Finance, and Quality teams to ensure product flow, availability, and operational alignment.
• Oversee procurement execution, including hands-on involvement in weekly purchasing activities and category-level sourcing initiatives.
• Conduct in-person product evaluations within the warehouse to verify quality, specifications, and condition of sourced produce prior to and during procurement decisions.
• Track supplier performance metrics and implement corrective actions as necessary to maintain service levels, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Utilize project management and analytical tools to plan, execute, and monitor sourcing initiatives and strategic projects.
• Develop budget recommendations and monitor category-level expenditures in alignment with procurement goals and KPIs.
• Independently resolve operational and tactical sourcing issues while ensuring consistency with overall company strategy.
• Adapt to evolving business needs and perform additional duties as required to support sourcing and procurement functions.
• Responsibilities and duties may change at any time based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4–7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, planning, or related roles within the produce or perishable goods industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and translate insights into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in category management, supplier negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
• Knowledge of procurement legal requirements, contracting standards, and best practices.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience working closely with Sales and Warehouse/Operations teams preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with Famous Software is a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, communicate, and engage in frequent in-person collaboration.
• The employee must also frequently stand and
• walk and may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment and Environmental Conditions

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment with regular interaction in operational and warehouse settings to support sourcing, quality review, and product flow.
• The role operates in a fast-paced environment with frequent short deadlines and situations requiring adaptability, responsiveness, and sound judgment.
• Responsibilities involve direct engagement with live product, warehouse operations, and cross-functional teams to ensure sourcing decisions align with quality, operational, and commercial requirements.
• Occasional exposure to warehouse environments and surrounding operational areas, with limited associated hazards.

Please submit your resume if you're interested in being considered for this position.