Food Rescue Sourcing Manager - East

Food Rescue Sourcing Manager

Sharing Excess | Full Time Remote with travel through the East Region as needed
Operations Team

About Sharing Excess

Sharing Excess is one of the fastest-growing food rescue organizations in America, built on a simple but powerful mission: save food and feed communities . What started as a grassroots student movement now operates across the country—moving 3 million pounds of food every week (100+ million pounds annually) to thousands of community partners nationwide.

Our work is visionary, impactful, and deeply human. We move quickly, think creatively, and operate like a high-growth startup. We’ve partnered with major brands and leaders across the food industry to bring awareness to our mission. Now we’re looking for individuals who can deliver with excellence, raise the bar, and—above all—are passionate about making the world a better place.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Chief Programs Officer
Direct Reports: None
Other Key Relationships:

• COO
• CEO/Founder
• Operations & Distribution Teams
• Community Partners & Donors

Role Highlight

The Food Sourcing Manager plays a mission-critical role in how Sharing Excess sources, moves, and distributes large-scale food donations. You will secure high-volume fresh food donations , build meaningful relationships with donors, and work closely with the Head of Food Rescue to strategically place donations with community organizations across the country.

This role is central to our mission—ensuring that surplus food is rescued efficiently, that donors feel supported and appreciated, and that our distribution partners receive consistent, high-quality product. You’ll help shape sourcing strategy, strengthen donor relationships, and grow SE’s national impact.

Responsibilities Include

• Reach out to existing and prospective food donors to secure high-volume donations across produce, retail, wholesale, and import channels
• Work closely with the Head of Food Rescue to strategically place donations, balancing earned revenue opportunities, freight efficiency, donor needs, and partner capacity
• Maintain organized, accurate records of all food movements including timing, volume, commodities, destinations, and logistics details
• Meet with and onboard new food donors, providing education on SE’s mission, process, and quality guidelines
• Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, wholesalers, retailers, importers, and food industry partners
• Ensure product quality standards are upheld and educate donors on distribution requirements related to aging, pack sizes, and handling
• Expand donor networks in key growing regions, distribution centers, and high-volume supply areas
• Attend relevant industry events, conferences, and association meetings to expand relationships and visibility
• Collaborate with the distribution team to coordinate transportation and ensure timely, efficient movement of donations
• Provide high-quality customer service to all partners, donors, and internal teams
• Track and report key performance metrics including volume sourced, donor retention, freight efficiency, and sourcing trends

You’ll Have:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• 3 years of experience in the food industry—fresh produce, food banking, wholesale, terminal markets, or similar
• Ability to think strategically about sourcing opportunities, logistics efficiency, and donor engagement
• Comfort using internal tools such as Google Sheets, CRMs, and SE’s proprietary sourcing app
• A personable, positive, efficient approach to relationship-building and operations
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to lift 20–40 lbs as needed

It’s Amazing If You Also Have:

• 5+ years of experience in produce, food sourcing, agricultural supply chains, or food rescue
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required)
• Experience with charitable food programs, nonprofit operations, or community food systems
• Relationships in growing regions, produce markets, or distribution networks
• Experience navigating high-volume logistics environments or fast-paced operational roles

You’ll Be Successful If:

• You communicate clearly, warmly, and confidently with donors, partners, and colleagues
• You thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoy building new systems or workflows
• You take initiative and follow through—owning your responsibilities with pride and consistency
• You adapt quickly and stay steady when priorities shift or unexpected opportunities arise
• You care deeply about serving communities and reducing food waste, and you bring purpose to your work every day

Salary Range

$80,000 annually (commensurate with experience and location)

Benefits & Perks

• Unlimited PTO to rest and enjoy
• Fully covered medical, dental & vision benefits after 90 days
• Flexible hybrid work structure
• Paid Family Leave
• Cell phone & internet reimbursement
• Professional development support
• Occasional team retreats & gatherings
• Awesome SE merch

Sharing Excess is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.