Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Produce

Sprouts Farmers Market • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing advances Sprouts’ priorities of freshness, cost competitiveness, and supply reliability. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, this role owns end-to-end sourcing for assigned produce categories and translates strategy into execution across key cross-functional partners. The Senior Manager proactively anticipates business needs, identifies opportunities early, and develops sourcing solutions that strengthen long-term performance. Through strong supplier partnerships and coordinated cross-functional leadership, this role delivers results with speed, precision, and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; 7–10+ years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or merchandising, preferably within produce or perishables.
• Strong understanding of produce markets, cost structures, seasonality, and supply chain dynamics with solid financial and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships, negotiate effectively, and drive performance against KPIs.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills; able to influence partners across Merchandising, Supply Chain, Replenishment, and QA.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, manage multiple priorities, and guide junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of Sprouts’ produce sourcing strategy, identifying near- and mid-term cost, supply, and quality opportunities.
• Lead sourcing initiatives that improve freshness, cost competitiveness, and supply reliability across key produce categories.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance against quality, freshness, service, and cost expectations.
• Conduct supplier business reviews, monitor KPIs, and implement corrective actions or improvement plans as needed.
• Support risk identification across supply regions and partner with leaders to develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Collaborate with Category Management, Replenishment, Supply Chain, and QA to translate strategy into executable sourcing and supply plans.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing workflows, tools, and processes to enhance speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Support the development of standardized contracting, supplier segmentation, and performance frameworks.
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, seasonality, and supply dynamics to inform sourcing decisions and forecasting.
• Participate in high-priority supplier negotiations and assist in securing competitive cost structures and supply commitments.
• Provide guidance and day-to-day leadership to sourcing staff or analysts, fostering strong category and supplier management capabilities.
• Prepare and deliver sourcing updates, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental vision
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees