Job Summary

Senior Global Sourcing Manager, Food and Beverage Consumables

Clark Associates
Lancaster, PA Remote
Full-Time
Legal residents of one of the following states:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY
W-2 candidates only, H-1B sponsorship not available
Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Strategic Sourcing Execution

  • Implement sourcing strategies to support business objectives across assigned food and beverage consumable categories.
  • Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on capability, capacity, quality, compliance, and cost competitiveness, with emphasis on food safety, shelf-life stability, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Support the development and execution of global sourcing processes, policies, and business continuity plans specific to perishable and non-perishable consumables. 
  • Lead, coach, and develop sourcing team members to build capability, drive accountability, and support a high-performing sourcing organization.
  • Build and scale a sourcing team aligned to food and beverage category needs, ensuring appropriate skill sets, workload balance, and succession planning.
  • Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and performance management for direct reports, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and cross-functional partnership.


Supplier Relationship Management

  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, responsiveness, and alignment with company standards, including food safety certifications, allergen controls, and labeling requirements.
  • Lead supplier business reviews, track KPIs, and drive corrective actions to improve quality, delivery, and cost across food and beverage consumables categories.
  • Partner with suppliers to identify value creation opportunities, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Guide team members in managing supplier portfolios, developing negotiation strategies, and resolving escalations.


Negotiation & Cost Management

  • Lead negotiations for pricing, terms, and service levels to achieve optimal total cost of ownership across food and beverage consumables, considering factors such as commodity volatility, freight sensitivity, and shelf-life constraints.
  • Conduct cost analyses, benchmark pricing, and support long term cost reduction initiatives.


Cross Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with merchandising, procurement, transportation, quality, and compliance teams to ensure sourcing decisions meet business, regulatory, and operational requirements, including food safety regulations.
  • Support the implementation of new systems and tools to enhance supplier visibility, performance tracking, and risk mitigation.


Market & Category Insights

  • Monitor global market trends, supply base shifts, and emerging sourcing opportunities across food ingredients, beverages, packaging formats, and consumables product categories.
  • Provide category insights and recommendations to inform strategic planning and supplier selection.
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