Strategic Sourcing Architect

Panda Restaurant Group; Rosemead (CA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401K match

Annual bonus

Health insurance

On-site fitness center

Restaurant discounts

Paid time off

Education assistance

Disability & Life insurance

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute strategic sourcing for assigned categories, ensuring suppliers fit Panda’s culture and quality requirements. You will negotiate contracts, lead supplier relationships, and collaborate across FSQA and Supply Management to drive cost efficiency and continuous improvement.

Located in California with a hybrid work schedule, the role emphasizes end-to-end sourcing, risk management, and global reach to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPSM certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management in a multi-unit food service or manufacturing setting.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the 10-step strategic sourcing process for assigned product categories.
• Identify suppliers and negotiate optimal contracts for pricing, quality, and supply over the contract term.
• Collaborate with FSQA and Supply Management to bring products into distribution and resolve supplier issues.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure a strong supply chain and minimize disruptions.
• Support cross-functional projects on product specs, quality inquiries, recalls, sourcing and testing of new products.
• Assist in sponsorships and procurement for company events as requested.
• Support global sourcing for domestic and international operations as needed.
• Act as commodity expert, guiding strategy and decisions for assigned categories.

Skills

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPSM certification preferred

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute strategic sourcing for assigned categories, ensuring suppliers fit Panda’s culture and quality requirements. You will negotiate contracts, lead supplier relationships, and collaborate across FSQA and Supply Management to drive cost efficiency and continuous improvement.

Located in California with a hybrid work schedule, the role emphasizes end-to-end sourcing, risk management, and global reach to support