Strategic Sourcing Manager – Operational Goods & Services

Mendocino Farms; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual Bonus

Meal Privileges

Comprehensive Health Benefits & 401k

Paid Vacation

Résumé du poste

Mendocino Farms is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Operational Goods & Services to lead sourcing strategies across multi-unit restaurants. You’ll partner with operations, facilities and brand teams, and manage supplier relationships to support delicious food and joyful guest experiences.

You will drive end-to-end sourcing events, assess market dynamics, and collaborate to ensure quality, consistency and cost optimization while traveling up to 20% to support initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of operational goods & services sourcing management experience in multi-unit restaurants.
• Ability to lead sourcing and supply chain projects from concept through execution.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills with proactive solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across departments.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Serve as a trusted sourcing partner with category management and supplier strategy.
• Build and refine category management and sourcing strategies for ops supplies and services.
• Mitigate supply chain risks to ensure goods and services availability.
• Analyze pricing benchmarks and market dynamics to balance quality and cost.
• Lead supplier onboarding and relationship management to meet quality standards.
• Develop and manage annual sourcing calendars and cross-functional execution.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing events, from bids to financial analysis to recommendations.
• Collaborate to align sourcing decisions with guest experience and brand goals.

Connaissances

Sourcing management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Negotiation

Project management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Outils

ArrowStream

Crunchtime

Description du poste

At Mendocino Farms, we don’t just sell sandwiches – we Sell Happy!

As our Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Operational Goods & Services, you’ll play a key role in making sure our restaurants always have what they need to deliver delicious, craveable food and joyful guest experiences. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you’ll lead sourcing strategies, partner with operations, facilities, and brand teams, and build strong relationships with the supplier partners who support our restaurants.

This role is perfect for a sourcing leader who loves the details, thrives on collaboration, and is motivated by the idea that thoughtful sourcing can make people’s days brighter — one sandwich at a time.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted sourcing partner across the business, offering expertise in category management, supplier strategy, and risk management.
• Build and continuously refine category management and sourcing strategies for operational supplies, smallware, equipment, and services that align with Mendocino Farms’ culinary vision and company goals.
• Anticipate and mitigate potential supply chain risks to ensure our restaurants always have access to the goods & services required to serve our guests.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, pricing benchmarks, and market dynamics — turning insights into smart, strategic decisions that balance quality, consistency, and cost.
• Lead the supplier onboarding and relationship management process, ensuring our partners meet Mendo’s standards for quality, ethics, and collaboration.
• Develop and manage annual sourcing calendars, leading cross-functional teams to execute initiatives on time and on budget.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing events for major projects, from competitive bids to financial analysis to executive-ready recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functionally to ensure every sourcing decision supports the guest experience, brand integrity, and sustainable growth.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of operational goods & services sourcing management experience required; multi-unit restaurant experience is a must.
• Proven ability to lead sourcing and supply chain projects from concept through execution
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills — able to anticipate challenges and create proactive solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments.
• Skilled in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ArrowStream and Crunchtime is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

At Mendocino Farms, we believe Selling Happy starts from within. That’s why we offer:

• Annual Bonus
• Meal Privileges—because food should make people feel good!
• Comprehensive Health Benefits & 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation to recharge and fuel your best self

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Sitting / standing 6-8 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching

There is no “I” in Mendo Mendocino Farms is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Mendocino Farms will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.