VP, Strategic Sourcing
Core
Own the upstream commercial side of the supply chain, managing supplier base, commercial terms, margin, and category strategy for a B2B platform serving independent coffee shops.
Role type
VP, Strategic Sourcing (Category Management)
Builds
Supplier base, category management organization, private label programs
Domain
Foodservice / CPG / Supply Chain
Required skills
Commercial leadership, Spend management ($250M+), Contract negotiation ($10M+), Commodity management, Category management, AI/Advanced analytics deployment
Preferred skills
M&A integration, Private label development, Perishables management, High-growth startup experience
Technologies
AI, Advanced analytics
Responsibilities
Own supplier selection, consolidation, and tiering strategy; Lead commercial 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, Executive
