Senior Manager, Sourcing
Core
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for perishable food categories, managing supplier relationships and supply chain optimization to ensure safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
Role type
Senior Manager, Sourcing (Food & Beverage)
Builds
Sustainable supply chains for fresh produce and perishables
Domain
Foodservice / Restaurant Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, team leadership, supplier negotiation, contract management, risk assessment, data analytics, sustainable agriculture knowledge, project management, compliance management
Preferred skills
Experience with high-volume retail/distribution, regenerative agriculture practices, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Source to Contract, SRM, ArrowStream, FoodLogiq, CrunchTime, ERP/MRP
Responsibilities
Manage and develop a team of sourcing professionals; lead the complete sourcing lifecycle including strategy, selection, and negotiation; build and nurture supplier partnerships; ensure food safety and regulatory compliance; drive cost savings and risk mitigation; deliver data-driven insights and reporting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management