Crunch Fitness

Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing

Crunch Fitness • $95K — $115K *
York, NY 14592In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or related discipline.
  • Proven success in negotiating complex commercial agreements.
  • Strong financial, analytical, and business acumen in evaluating spend and supplier performance.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
  • Experience supporting multi-unit, franchise, or consumer-facing organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate supplier agreements to maximize value for Crunch and its Franchisees.
  • Establish preferred pricing and service-level commitments leveraging Crunch's purchasing power.
  • Drive cost savings and incremental revenue opportunities through sourcing initiatives.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate vendors and develop purchasing programs.
  • Manage vendor contract repository for accurate documentation.
  • Lead competitive sourcing initiatives with RFIs and RFPs to optimize vendor portfolio.
  • Develop and report procurement KPIs including spend management and supplier performance.

Benefits

  • Flexible work from home options available.
Full Job Description
CRUNCH FITNESS - Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

WORK LOCATION: New York City, Hybrid

Your Impact

As the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and executing sourcing and procurement strategies that create measurable business value across Crunch's Corporate Clubs and Franchise network. You will leverage the scale of the Crunch system to negotiate favorable supplier agreements, optimize spending, generate incremental revenue, and strengthen strategic vendor partnerships.

This role offers the opportunity to influence business decisions, improve operational performance, and support organizational growth through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and sponsorship partnership initiatives.

Main Accountabilities

  • Negotiate supplier agreements, including pricing and commercial terms, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), to maximize value for Crunch and its Franchisees.
  • Establish preferred pricing, rebate programs, warranty coverage, payment terms, and service-level commitments by leveraging the collective purchasing power of the Crunch network.
  • Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and incremental revenue opportunities through strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Design, Equipment, Construction, Operations, Experience, and other business leaders to evaluate vendors and develop purchasing programs for Corporate Clubs and Franchisees.
  • Manage and maintain the vendor contract repository, ensuring accurate documentation and accessibility of key commercial terms and agreements.
  • Lead competitive sourcing initiatives utilizing RFIs, RFPs, and pricing analyses to evaluate suppliers and optimize Crunch's vendor portfolio.
  • Develop, monitor, and report procurement KPIs, including spend management, cost savings, supplier performance, revenue generation, and sourcing effectiveness.
  • Analyze purchasing and spend data across the network to identify opportunities for cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and operational efficiency.
  • Develop and implement procurement best practices, governance, tools, and Center of Excellence (COE) processes to support scalability and organizational growth.
  • Collaborate with leadership, Franchisees, and internal stakeholders to develop data-driven sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation criteria, and procurement performance metrics.
  • Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and contract lifecycle reviews with key suppliers to evaluate performance, strengthen partnerships, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Maintain procurement project pipelines and reporting tools to track sourcing opportunities, implementation milestones, risks, and key deliverables.
  • Audit supplier invoices and purchasing activity to ensure compliance with negotiated agreements and validate realization of contracted savings, rebates, and supplier commitments.
  • Lead vendor partnership and sponsorship initiatives, overseeing contract negotiations, budget management, revenue generation, and ongoing relationship management to maximize sponsor engagement and financial performance.
  • Serve as the primary vendor engagement lead for the bi-annual Franchise Convention (70-100 participating vendor companies) or Owners Summit (30-50 participating vendor companies), partnering with Event Planning Leads to develop and execute a comprehensive vendor engagement strategy that delivers exceptional partner experiences while supporting organizational objectives.
  • Own the end-to-end vendor engagement program related to Corporate Sponsorships & Events, balancing vendor partnership goals with corporate priorities by anticipating business needs, evaluating tradeoffs, mitigating risks, exercising sound judgment, and recommending strategic solutions that optimize event outcomes.
  • Develop, negotiate, and manage customized Annual Corporate Sponsorship packages, ensuring contracted benefits, financial commitments, deliverables, and activation opportunities maximize value for both vendors and the organization.

What Success Looks Like

  • Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, rebates, and revenue generation through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
  • Establish strong supplier partnerships that improve service levels, operational efficiency, and long-term business value.
  • Create scalable procurement processes, governance, and tools that support the continued growth of the organization.
  • Successfully negotiate supplier agreements that balance commercial value, quality, service, and risk mitigation.
  • Leverage data and analytics to identify opportunities, track results, and drive continuous improvement in sourcing performance.
  • Successfully launch and manage vendor programs that achieve elevated levels of adoption and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Ensure supplier compliance with contractual commitments and maximize realization of negotiated financial benefits.
  • Grow sponsorship revenue and vendor engagement through strategic partnership management and successful event sponsorship programs.
  • Build trusted relationships across Corporate Clubs, Franchisees, leadership, and supplier partners through effective communication and execution.

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, supplier relationship management, sponsorship management, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.
  • Strong financial, analytical, and business acumen with experience evaluating spend, contracts, supplier performance, and revenue opportunities.
  • Experience driving cost savings, operational improvements, and measurable business outcomes through procurement initiatives.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive results.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
  • Initiative-taker with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
  • Experience supporting multi-unit, franchise, fitness, hospitality, retail, or consumer-facing organizations preferred.
  • Knowledge of procurement best practices, strategic sourcing methodologies, RFIs, RFPs, contract management, and supplier performance management.


Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

About Crunch Fitness

Crunch was founded in a basement level aerobics studio in New York City’s East Village in 1989 by Doug Levine. With the collaboration of exercise instructors the group fitness programming was started at Crunch. Today there are more than 500,000 gym members across the US and operations recently extended to Australia.

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There has never been a better time to join the vibrant team at Crunch Fitness—the leading network of fitness centers known for its energetic atmosphere and diverse offerings.

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Join Crunch Fitness's industry-leading team to assist individuals in achieving their fitness and wellness goals. At Crunch Fitness, the focus is on transforming lives through dedication, innovation, and leadership in the fitness industry. Lead in a unique role within the marketplace, at the convergence of health, wellness expertise, and digital innovation. Work alongside a dynamic team of fitness and health advisors to help members navigate their personal fitness journeys. Collaborate with the most passionate group of fitness professionals—dedicated to fostering a culture of growth, diversity, and innovation.

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