Remote Director of Sourcing

Summary

Join Hungryroot, an AI-enabled consumer wellness company, as a Director of Sourcing to lead our sourcing team and drive the development and execution of our long-term sourcing strategy. This role will involve managing a team of Category Managers, developing and executing sourcing strategies, and ensuring that our assortment aligns with our brand values.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in food and grocery sourcing, with a strong preference for eCommerce grocery experience
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing a team of category or sourcing professionals
• Strong knowledge of private label development and the sourcing process for food and grocery products
• Proven ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies and translate high-level goals into actionable plans
• Expertise in vendor negotiation, relationship management, and cost reduction strategies
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to make informed decisions and track team performance
• Passionate about food, health, and wellness, with a deep understanding of market trends and customer preferences
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and adapt to evolving priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Category Managers, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment
• Collaborate with leadership to develop our long-term sourcing and merchandising strategy that aligns with our brand mission and business goals
• Translate the overall sourcing strategy into actionable priorities for the team; oversee the monthly product launch cycle, from aligning with category managers on new products to ensuring they’re properly displayed in our digital experience
• Oversee and mentor the Procurement Coordinator, ensuring seamless product onboarding and accurate product tagging, and effective support for all administrative needs of the sourcing team
• Partner with our strategic sales lead to guide the team in building and maintaining strategic vendor and supplier relationships, secure optimal pricing and contract terms, and ensure high performance, quality, and alignment with our sourcing standards
• Analyze and improve our key SKU metrics, including customer satisfaction, sales, cost efficiencies, vendor reliability, and contribution to company growth
• Stay informed of food and beverage trends, sourcing emerging and innovative products that fit our brand values and customer needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including culinary, product development, marketing and technical services, to evaluate new products and ensure they meet regulatory, quality, and branding standards
• Partner with the head of product development, culinary team, and category managers to support our private label product development efforts, including product ideation, vendor selection, packaging, and launch
• Ensure consistent communication and collaboration with supply chain and fulfillment center teams, helping to maintain optimal inventory levels and the highest quality standards

Benefits

• Remote-first: work from home, work from our NYC office, work from anywhere in the U.S. - you decide!
• Equity
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Universal paid parental leave
• Monthly Hungryroot credit for delicious, healthy groceries
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Wellbeing benefits including One Medical, Spring Health, LiveHealth, Rightway care concierge, and more
• 401k
• A work from home stipend to support your initial home-office setup