Innovation Sourcing Manager

Our Company:

Congo Brands is at the epicenter of where consumer demand meets product development. Through brand partnerships with lead influencers, we are afforded an inside look at what consumers truly desire. Congo Brands is a health and wellness brand that sells supplements, fitness snacks, hydration drinks, energy drinks, and more through ecommerce and retail partnerships. Congo Brands houses some of the World’s most noted brands including Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, and 3D Energy. Congo Brands is on pace to become one of the World’s most noted consumer product companies, with revenue growth increasing exponentially year over year. Congo Brand’s goal is to be the go-to ‘Better for You Brand’ for everything from ready-to-drink beverages, snacks, supplements and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Sr. Manager of Operations Finance and supports the Director of Strategic Sourcing and the Director of Innovation...

The Innovation Sourcing Manager will play an important role in supporting Spindrift’s innovation initiatives - primarily focused on identifying and on-boarding new, high-quality ingredients and suppliers to support new product development and business growth. The Innovation Sourcing Manager will report to the Associate Director of Sourcing. Our team is fast-paced, fun-loving, and fanatical about our delicious product; you’ll work with us to help grow our product offerings that highlight our key points of difference and premium approach to sparkling water.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own and continuously optimize the new supplier and ingredients qualification process
• Find new, exciting ingredients and suppliers that meet or exceed Spindrift’s high standards for taste and quality
• Collaborate with our in-house sensory team on ingredient tastings, comparisons, and studies
• Work closely with quality, manufacturing, and supply chain to...