Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans across multiple high-impact categories aligned with business goals.
• Conduct advanced market and supplier analysis to inform sourcing decisions and contract negotiations.
• Own the end-to-end sourcing process, including RFP/RFQ management, supplier selection, and value optimization.
• Partner closely with culinary, operations, and sustainability teams to align sourcing strategies with business priorities.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure performance, innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Drive continuous improvement through supplier scorecards, performance reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Analyze spend and procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, supply risks, and process efficiencies.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to inform sourcing strategies.
• Champion sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives across the supply base and annual reporting.
• Develop and lead supplier business continuity planning, BCP. across categories.
• Manage commodity risk management across high impact direct-spend portfolio.
• Coordinate the execution of new product (permanent or LTO) introductions in the Panera system, considering production lead times, MOQs, and contingency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, ideally within food & beverage or CPG.
• Proven success in leading complex negotiations and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with experience using procurement analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization.
• Deep understanding of supply chain principles, food safety standards, and vendor compliance.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership and influencing cross-functional decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sourcing platforms; experience with ERP systems preferred.

Working Conditions

• Required travel – up to 25%
• Physical Requirements: While performing this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate keyboards.
• Direct Reports: This position will have no direct reports.

Pay

Competitive Pay: $119,634- $143,561 annually. The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.