Senior Manager, Ingredient Sourcing

About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and proactive sourcing manager to lead the procurement and supplier management of dry goods, frozen, and dairy categories in a food service commissary environment. The successful candidate will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, ensure product quality, and build strong supplier partnerships with a network of broadline distributors to deliver high‑quality, cost-effective, and sustainably sourced ingredients. Impact You Will Make Develop and execute sourcing strategies to reduce costs while maintaining high quality ingredient standards. Maintain comprehensive spend cube for assigned categories, including supply base, pricing, volumes, etc. Maintain strong relationships with existing supply partners to ensure timely delivery of quality ingredients. Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to meet Wonder’s growing business needs. Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure competitive deals while ensuring compliance with company standards and requirements. Gather documentation to ensure all ingredients meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards and partner with FSQA teams to monitor supplier performance and resolve quality issues. Stay updated on market trends, commodities, seasonal availability, pricing dynamics, and competitor activities to inform purchasing decisions. Mitigate supply chain risks by diversifying suppliers and establishing contingency plans. Support initiatives to source products that align with Wonder’s food values. Work closely with procurement, supply chain, growth, quality assurance, and culinary engineering teams to align sourcing strategies with business goals. Track and report on key sourcing metrics, including cost savings and supplier performance. What You Bring to the Table Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 7–10 years experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within the CPG, fresh food manufacturing, multi‑unit or QSR restaurant vertical. Strong negotiation and contract management skills. Deep knowledge of ingredient categories, market trends, distribution landscape, and supply chain dynamics. Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with ERP systems is a plus. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to travel as needed to visit suppliers and production sites. Work‑style: Hybrid model requires 3 days a week in the office; up to 5 days preferred. Note: Wonder does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role. Salary New Jersey: $149,000‑$157,000 per year. Benefits Competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Medical, dental, and vision plans. Other employee benefits and perks. Equal Opportunity Employer At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens—evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government’s E‑Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know. We look forward to hearing from you! We’ll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wonder Group, INC