VP, Strategic Sourcing
Core
Own the upstream commercial side of the supply chain, managing supplier selection, commercial terms, and margin optimization for thousands of independent coffee shops and F&B establishments.
Role type
VP, Strategic Sourcing (Category Management & Supplier Strategy)
Builds
Supplier base, category management organization, private label programs, and negotiated terms sheets.
Domain
Foodservice / CPG / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Commercial leadership, supplier strategy, contract negotiation, margin optimization, category management, private label development, AI/advanced analytics deployment, executive presence
Preferred skills
M&A integration, perishables management, high-growth startup experience
Technologies
AI, advanced analytics
Responsibilities
Own supplier base selection, consolidation, and tiering strategy; lead full commercial term negotiations (price, MOQs, lead times, rebates); drive gross margin improvements and landed COGS reduction; build and lead the new category manager organization; manage private label development from selection to launch.
Seniority
VP, strategic leadership with team building