Associate Manager, Global Sourcing

• Analyze business plans production environments and supply requirements to determine optimal sourcing strategies across businesses and commodities.
• Lead the planning and execution of RFIs RFPs and RFQs including supplier evaluation selection and implementation.
• Support the development of supplier management strategies by which vendors are evaluated selected and managed in accordance with established guidelines and best practices (RFI/RFP Scorecards Performance Metrics escalation/response processes etc.).
• Lead key strategic sourcing initiatives and serve as the primary liaison between business units and key stakeholders throughout the end-to-end sourcing process including category analysis supplier selection contract negotiation and implementation.
• Determine and recommend alternate supply strategies to create cost savings mitigate risk and support business objectives.
• Prepare and present strategic sourcing strategies recommendations and project updates to senior management and business stakeholders.
• Partner with Product Development Technical Packaging and other cross-functional teams to source innovative and cost-effective materials and services.
• Identify metrics tools and best-in-class processes to optimize sourcing activities supplier performance and operational efficiencies.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of projects and programs balancing day-to-day operational responsibilities with longer-term strategic initiatives across multiple business functions.
• Develop subject matter expertise in key commodities such as various packaging materials ingredients print technologies heavy equipment sustainability etc.
• Ability to serve as a project manager on sourcing and operational initiatives often managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Manage the Corporate Fleet program including vehicle registration renewals title administration new vehicle procurement vehicle and driver records and authorization of maintenance and repair requests. Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support day-to-day fleet operations and drive continuous improvement.
• Support Corporate Travel program including negotiating and managing annual preferred agreements for hotels offsite venues airlines and rental car providers. Partner with internal stakeholders and travel suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities improve traveler experience and support business travel needs.

Qualifications :

• 5-7 years of work experience in supply chain sourcing/procurement or product development of a broad range of commodities and services on a global basis.
• Experience in both Direct and Indirect Sourcing categories is preferred.
• Food/Beverage (CPG) experience strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Exceptional proficiency with Excel PowerPoint and Presentation skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently navigate ambiguity and take ownership of projects from initiation through completion.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across multiple business functions.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time to business unit offices in Californias Central Valley and to vendors across the United States and possibly internationally.
• BA/BS in Business or related field.

Pay Range: $950000 - $115000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information :

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training webinars and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals overcome challenges and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: To date our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick through their foundations and The Wonderful Company have invested more than $2.5 billion in education health and wellness community development and sustainability initiatives across Californias Central Valley Fiji and the 2025 Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLEs 100 Companies That Care list and was named one of Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts visit .
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion global company headquartered in Los Angeles with more than 10000 employees worldwide. Founded by Lynda and Stewart Resnick Wonderful produces some of the worlds most recognized healthy food and beverage brands including FIJI Water POM Wonderful Wonderful Pistachios Wonderful Halos Wonderful Seedless Lemons Teleflora and JUSTIN Lewis Cellars and Landmark wines. 

The company also operates Neptune Pacific a shipping and supply chain company serving the Pacific and Wonderful Real Estate which develops and manages industrial properties in Californias Central Valley. To date the Resnicks along with their foundations and The Wonderful Company have committed more than $2.5 billion to philanthropy and community investment primarily where its employees live and work. Wonderful is regularly named one of Fortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For and ranked No. 1 on PEOPLE magazines Companies That Care list. 

To learn more about The Wonderful Company its products and its core values please visit  or follow The Wonderful Company onLinkedInFacebook andInstagram. For more information on the companys corporate social responsibility impact visit. 

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected categories.

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