Sr Manager Sourcing Food
About the role
Execute Private Brands sourcing projects for with discipline and speed, ensuring high‑quality delivery across supplier management, costing, and end‑to‑end program execution.
What This Role Is Accountable For
- Holistic category Private Brands sourcing strategy (Domestic + Direct Import)
- Sourcing execution decisions and supplier awards
- Supplier matrix ownership and risk mitigation
- Cost outcomes within merchant‑defined guardrails
- End‑to‑end program performance through production and shipment
What you´ll do
- Define and execute category‑level Private Brands sourcing strategies aligned to the 3–5 year category strategy.
- Decide sourcing execution approach, including bid vs. negotiate and supplier selection.
- Lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, and business awards.
- Approve costs within merchant guardrails.
- Own and optimize the supplier matrix, including onboarding, development, diversification, and exits.
- Monitor programs during production and shipment, resolving issues in partnership with Supply Chain, CMA, and Replenishment.
Key Interfaces
- Merchandising
- Private Brands / Product Development
- Supply Chain, Replenishment
- Quality and Compliance
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
- Strong cross‑functional leadership and decision‑making skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Private Brands, Procurement or vertically integrated sourcing models
- International sourcing and Direct Import experience
- Experience operating in complex, matrixed organizations