Sourcing Strategy Manager, New ConceptsNew$401K

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Strategy Manager to join our New Concepts team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing end-to-end sourcing strategies for finished goods — from initial product concept through supplier selection, commercialization, and in-market performance.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for finished goods categories that: align with company growth objectives, innovation priorities, and financial targets — owning the strategy from brief to in-market delivery.

• Build and optimize a scalable co-manufacturer and third-party supplier: network, identifying operational capability gaps, qualifying new partners, and proposing risk mitigation plans before they become supply failures.

• Apply deep industry knowledge to design and manage supplier segmentation: frameworks, Supplier Business Reviews, and performance governance that drive measurable improvements in quality, service, and cost competitiveness across the finished goods portfolio.

• Partner closely with Product, Culinary, Operations, FSQA, and Commercial: teams to translate new product concepts into sourced, qualified, manufacturable finished goods — bridging culinary vision and operational reality.

• Own the end-to-end finished goods sourcing process for new product: development — from co-manufacturer identification, RFP, and qualification through pilot runs, FSQA sign-off, commercial negotiation, and successful first-ship commercialization.

• Balance customer experience, operational complexity, food safety: requirements, and total cost of ownership when onboarding new finished goods SKUs and co-manufacturing partners.

What they're looking for

• Manage individual sourcing contributions to annual business planning and team financial targets.
• Implement cost optimization initiatives and execute supplier negotiations to improve margins.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract management for mid to high value: agreements, balancing financial savings with long-term supplier partnerships.
• Execute proactive risk management and supply continuity strategies across: assigned finished goods suppliers and co-manufacturing partners — including dual-sourcing, capacity contingency planning, and exit sequencing.