Food Sourcing Manager

About Suvie

Do you love food, tech, and having a big impact? If you’re a pro at sourcing high-quality frozen ingredients and meals, join our fast-growing food tech startup that’s revolutionizing cooking. We make luxury home appliances which combine the most advanced home cooking methods with a premium meal kit, automating dinner for those of us too busy to cook every day. We’ve got 3 appliances on the market and a strong presence in food tech - help us continue to grow as our ambitious new Food Sourcing Manager. 

Join an experienced team of business leaders, engineers, and food fulfillment experts with a track record of successful startup exits. As Suvie’s Food Sourcing Manager, you’ll work closely with our Head of Sourcing and VP of Culinary to deliver high-quality, delicious food to our customers.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Source high-quality foods 
• Identify and establish good relations with vendors - cold calling, writing RFPs, researching new vendors, negotiate pricing, and control costs
• Project manage onboarding new vendors and championing new ingredients
• Initiate and implement cost savings, improvements, and waste reduction strategies  
• Explore new routes to market to reduce costs and optimize supply chain
• Communicate status, results, and insights to the executive management team
• Visit suppliers and attend trade shows to build relationships with new and existing partners
• Take on additional projects, tasks, and opportunities as they arise

Experience & Skills

• 3+ years of experience as Purchasing Assistant, Product Sourcing or similar role within the food industry  
• Bachelor degree in related field or relevant experience
• Knowledgeable about food safety regulations 
• Proficiency in Excel and Google sheets 
• Experience with sourcing frozen ingredients, complete meals, and proteins
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Strong collaborator: drives open communication and effectively works with others
• Thrives in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment
• Eager to learn and grow

Benefits

Includes 401k, health, dental insurance, and stock options in a high growth company.

Logistics and Details

This is a remote full-time position working normal business hours with occasional travels about 25%. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

To apply please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. 

Suvie is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.