Director of Strategic Sourcing

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.The Director of Strategic Sourcing is responsible for leading category management, contract negotiation, and sourcing strategy across Grocery, Protein, and Packaging. This role focuses on optimizing supplier relationships, ensuring cost efficiency, and driving sourcing initiatives to align with Home Chef's long-term business objectives. This position does not oversee procurement or direct purchasing activities but collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to ensure category strategies align with broader supply chain and business needs.Detailed ResponsibilitiesCategory Management & Strategic SourcingDevelop and lead sourcing strategies across Grocery, Protein, and Packaging categories to optimize costs and supplier performance.Establish long-term supplier relationships to drive forecasting, innovation, cost efficiencies, and quality improvements.Partner with Procurement Excellence to standardize processes, improve forecasting, and enhance category visibility.Leverage Home Chef's partnership with Kroger to drive quality, cost, and sourcing strategy.Contract Negotiation & Supplier ManagementLead high-impact contract negotiations to secure optimal pricing, service levels, and risk mitigation.Evaluate supplier capabilities, ensuring alignment with Home Chef's quality, food safety, cost, and sustainability objectives.Develop contingency plans for critical categories to minimize supply disruptions.Navigate vendor accountability and remediation for any quality issues, withdrawals, or recalls.Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business AlignmentWork closely with Product, Operations, and Finance to ensure category strategies align with product development and cost efficiency goals.Collaborate with the Procurement team to align sourcing efforts with purchasing execution.Support Supply Chain analytics and strategy to optimize landed costs and improve supplier transparency.Performance Metrics & Continuous ImprovementEstablish KPIs to track supplier performance, cost savings, and category efficiency.Monitor industry trends, government regulations, commodity pricing, and market conditions to proactively adjust sourcing strategies.Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data analytics to enhance sourcing decisions.Team Development & LeadershipLead and mentor category managers within Grocery, Protein, and Packaging.Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the sourcing team.Provide guidance on category-specific challenges and growth opportunities.This position requires up to 20% travel.QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.ExperienceCompletion of a four-year degree program in a related field.7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain roles.Experience in food industry sourcing, especially protein, grocery, or packaging, preferred.Proven track record of contract negotiation and supplier management at a high level.Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, with a focus on coaching, mentorship, and talent growth.Skills & CompetenciesStrong analytical and financial acumen to evaluate supplier proposals and category performance.Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.Ability to lead and develop a team while working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in data-driven decision-making and process improvement.Perks and BenefitsCandidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available.Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time.401k program.Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses.How We Work TogetherWe are humble team players. We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.We are pragmatic next-level thinkers. We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.We take ownership. We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.Be at Home at Home ChefWe all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you'll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionPurchasing and Supply ChainIndustriesTechnology, Information and Internet#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-17