Food Rescue Sourcing Manager

Sharing Excess•Philadelphia, PA

7d•$80,000•Remote

About The Position

Sharing Excess is one of the fastest-growing food rescue organizations in America, built on a simple but powerful mission: save food and feed communities. What started as a grassroots student movement now operates across the country—moving 2 million pounds of food every week (100 million pounds annually) to thousands of community partners nationwide. Our work is visionary, impactful, and deeply human. We move quickly, think creatively, and operate like a high-growth startup. We’ve partnered with major brands and leaders across the food industry to bring awareness to our mission. Now we’re looking for individuals who can deliver with excellence, raise the bar, and—above all—are passionate about making the world a better place. The Food Sourcing Manager plays a mission-critical role in how Sharing Excess sources, moves, and distributes large-scale food donations. You will secure high-volume fresh food donations, build meaningful relationships with donors, and work closely with the Head of Food Rescue to strategically place donations with community organizations across the country. This role is central to our mission—ensuring that surplus food is rescued efficiently, that donors feel supported and appreciated, and that our distribution partners receive consistent, high-quality product. You’ll help shape sourcing strategy, strengthen donor relationships, and grow SE’s national impact.

Requirements

Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with a wide range of stakeholders
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
3-5 years of experience in the food industry—fresh produce, food banking, wholesale, terminal markets, or similar
Ability to think strategically about sourcing opportunities, logistics efficiency, and donor engagement
Comfort using internal tools such as Google Sheets, CRMs, and SE’s proprietary sourcing app
A personable, positive, efficient approach to relationship-building and operations
A valid driver’s license and the ability to lift 20–40 lbs as needed

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in produce, food sourcing, agricultural supply chains, or food rescue
Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required)
Experience with charitable food programs, nonprofit operations, or community food systems
Relationships in growing regions, produce markets, or distribution networks
Experience navigating high-volume logistics environments or fast-paced operational roles

Responsibilities

Reach out to existing and prospective food donors to secure high-volume donations across produce, retail, wholesale, and import channels
Work closely with the Head of Food Rescue to strategically place donations, balancing earned revenue opportunities, freight efficiency, donor needs, and partner capacity
Maintain organized, accurate records of all food movements including timing, volume, commodities, destinations, and logistics details
Meet with and onboard new food donors, providing education on SE’s mission, process, and quality guidelines
Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, wholesalers, retailers, importers, and food industry partners
Ensure product quality standards are upheld and educate donors on distribution requirements related to aging, pack sizes, and handling
Expand donor networks in key growing regions, distribution centers, and high-volume supply areas
Attend relevant industry events, conferences, and association meetings to expand relationships and visibility
Collaborate with the distribution team to coordinate transportation and ensure timely, efficient movement of donations
Provide high-quality customer service to all partners, donors, and internal teams
Track and report key performance metrics including volume sourced, donor retention, freight efficiency, and sourcing trends