Ingredient Sourcing Manager: Cost Savings & Supplier Leadership

Jobot

Memphis (TN)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobot in Memphis, TN is seeking a Manager of Strategic Sourcing to lead sourcing, supplier management, and category strategy for a defined portfolio of ingredients. This individual contributor role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Commercialization, and Finance to build a reliable, cost-effective ingredient supply base.

The position requires 5–10 years in strategic sourcing with strong negotiation skills and ERP/Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
5–10 years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or category-management experience.
Food manufacturing, ingredient sourcing, or consumer packaged goods experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned ingredient categories.
Lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and selection processes.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements.
Manage strategic supplier relationships across cost, quality, service, innovation, and performance.
Monitor commodity markets, cost drivers, industry trends, and supply risks.
Identify cost savings, cost avoidance, and value-engineering opportunities.
Support new product development and commercialization through supplier engagement.
Develop risk-mitigation and business-continuity plans for critical ingredients.
Present sourcing recommendations, supplier performance, and market updates to leadership.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and sourcing processes.