Senior Manager, Ingredient Sourcing

Wonder Group•Parsippany, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on-site by our culinary team and served hot. Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale. Join us as we work to make great food more accessible. We are seeking an experienced and proactive sourcing manager to lead the procurement and supplier management of dry goods, frozen, and dairy categories in a food service commissary environment. The successful candidate will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, ensure product quality, and build strong supplier partnerships with a network of broadline distributors to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and sustainably sourced ingredients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field / equivalent experience.
7 - 10 years experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within the CPG, fresh food manufacturing, multi-unit or QSR restaurant vertical
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Deep knowledge of ingredient categories, market trends, distribution landscape and supply chain dynamics.
Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with ERP systems is a plus.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel as needed to visit suppliers and production sites.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies, to reduce costs while maintaining a high quality of ingredient standards.
Maintain comprehensive spend cube, including supply base, pricing, volumes, etc., of assigned categories.
Maintain strong relationships with existing supply partners to ensure timely delivery of quality ingredients.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to meet Wonder’s growing business needs.
Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure competitive deals while ensuring compliance with company standards and requirements.
Gather documentation to ensure all ingredients meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Partner with FSQA teams to monitor supplier performance and resolve quality issues.
Stay updated on market trends, commodities, seasonal availability, pricing dynamics, and competitor activities to inform purchasing decisions.
Mitigate supply chain risks by diversifying suppliers and establishing contingency plans.
Support initiatives to source products that align with Wonder’s food values.
Work closely with procurement, supply chain, growth, quality assurance, and culinary engineering teams to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
Track and report on key sourcing metrics, including cost savings and supplier performance.