Description
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for multiple ingredient categories, balancing cost, quality, supply continuity, and sustainability.Monitor global commodity and ingredient markets to identify pricing trends, supply risks, and sourcing opportunities.Lead supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, and performance management activities.Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, co-manufacturers, and broker partners.Negotiate supplier agreements and contracts to secure favorable commercial terms and mitigate business risk.Drive cost savings and cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality and service standards.Manage ingredient sourcing activities across domestic and global supply networks.Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, R&D, Culinary, Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to support business objectives and new product initiatives.Ensure ingredient availability and supply readiness for existing products and future product launches.Support innovation and commercialization efforts through close collaboration with product development and culinary teams.Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address supply disruptions and market volatility.Champion sustainable and ethical sourcing practices while ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.Lead procurement process improvements and optimize the use of ERP, SRM, RFx, and other sourcing technologies.Utilize reporting, analytics, and market intelligence to improve decision-making and procurement performance.Manage significant ingredient spend and contribute to overall business profitability.
Skills
Procurement, sourcing strategies, purchasing, strategic sourcing, category management, commodity strategy, commodity buying, supplier negotiations, raw material, ingredients, demand plan, forecasting, market trend, Supply chain, Quality control, Purchase order, contract negotiation, contract management, contract administration, vendor management, vendor relationship, supplier performance, supplier evaluation, supplier contracts, cost savings analysis, cost reduction, cost optimized, pricing, budget management, risk management, Process improvement, trend analysis, r&d, new product development, food safety, erp system, food manufacturing
Top Skills Details
Procurement,sourcing strategies,purchasing,strategic sourcing,category management,commodity strategy,commodity buying,supplier negotiations,raw material,ingredients,demand plan,forecasting,market trend,Supply chain,Quality control,Purchase order
Additional Skills & Qualifications
8-12+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain leadership.Proven experience sourcing food ingredients, agricultural commodities, or direct materials within the food, beverage, or agribusiness industries.Demonstrated success negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.Strong knowledge of commodity markets, ingredient pricing, spend management, and procurement best practices.Experience driving cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and supply chain risk mitigation initiatives.Understanding of food safety regulations, sustainability programs, and responsible sourcing practices.Experience supporting QSR, fast-casual, foodservice, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) organizations is highly preferred.Strong analytical, financial, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.Proficiency with Excel and procurement-related systems.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Jacksonville, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $220000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Great benefits20% bonus structurePTOhealth dental and vision
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Jacksonville, FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.
