Manager, Strategic Category & Sourcing

Job Description

Job Description

Manager, Strategic Category & Sourcing

LHH is partnering with a growing food distribution organization seeking a Manager, Strategic Category & Sourcing to lead sourcing strategy, supplier partnerships, and category performance initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement leader who combines strong commercial acumen with deep food industry expertise.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management strategies.
• Lead supplier negotiations and drive cost savings, margin improvement, and supply continuity.
• Manage key supplier relationships and performance initiatives.
• Support product commercialization, innovation, and go-to-market efforts.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, inventory, procurement, and leadership teams.
• Lead and develop a sourcing/category management team.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Food Science, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in food procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, & food buying.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams or large-scale programs.
• Proven success negotiating contracts and delivering measurable cost or margin improvements.
• Experience within the domestic food industry required.
• Strong knowledge of food distribution, commodities, inventory management, private label, and co-manufacturing.
• Experience with center-of-plate proteins & cold storage environments

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization.
• Opportunity to influence sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and business growth.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus eligibility.
• Hybrid work environment based in Richmond, CA.

Salary: $135,000 - $158,000 + 10% Bonus

If you're a strategic sourcing professional who thrives in a fast-paced food industry environment and enjoys driving business results through supplier and category excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

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Pay Details: $135,000.00 to $158,000.00 per year

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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