Sourcing Strategy Manager, New Concepts

HelloFresh • Boulder, CO

29d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Strategy Manager to join our New Concepts team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing end-to-end sourcing strategies for finished goods — from initial product concept through supplier selection, commercialization, and in-market performance. You will lead the sourcing of third-party manufactured products, owning the full lifecycle from co-manufacturer qualification to supplier portfolio governance. You will play a leading role in driving finished goods innovation — identifying, qualifying, and commercializing new products with co-manufacturers and third-party producers — while building a supplier network that delivers on cost, quality, reliability, and scale. You will have key responsibilities over finished goods SKU ideation and onboarding, co-manufacturer selection and qualification, supplier relationship management, price negotiations and contract management, capacity planning, and end-to-end strategic sourcing — while continuously raising the bar on supplier performance and portfolio governance. In this role, you will help drive the strategy and framework for how the business interacts with its supplier base and have a direct stake in affecting bottom-line profitability.

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to join our Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to improve our cost structure, the quality of our products, and the reliability of our supply chain. You will play a leading role in supporting innovation through new product development and the management of Third-Party Production products and vendors. You will have key responsibilities over SKU ideation and onboarding, vendor selection and relationships, price negotiations and contract management, capacity planning, end-to-end strategic sourcing processes, and budgetary planning—while continuously improving our end-to-end sourcing operations. In this role, you will help drive the strategy and framework for how the business interacts with its supplier base and have a direct stake in affecting bottom-line profitability.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain operations — with direct experience sourcing finished goods, managing co-manufacturers, or commercializing new products through third-party manufacturing partners in the food or consumer goods industry.
• An undergraduate degree, preferably in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Fluency in Google Suite applications (especially Google Sheets).
• A track record of successfully leading large initiatives and sourcing events through strategic sourcing processes.
• Experience with high value contract negotiations.
• Flexibility to travel as needed (up to 20%), with destinations determined by business need.
• 4+ years of relevant experience working in supply chain operations, strategic sourcing, or procurement—ideally within the food or third-party manufacturing industry; or equivalent experience in operations strategy-focused management consulting
• An undergraduate degree, preferably in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Fluency in Google Suite applications (especially Google Sheets)
• A track record of successfully leading large initiatives and sourcing events through strategic sourcing processes
• Experience with high value contract negotiations
• Flexibility to travel as needed (up to 20%), with destinations determined by business need.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for finished goods categories that align with company growth objectives, innovation priorities, and financial targets — owning the strategy from brief to in-market delivery.
• Build and optimize a scalable co-manufacturer and third-party supplier network, identifying operational capability gaps, qualifying new partners, and proposing risk mitigation plans before they become supply failures.
• Apply deep industry knowledge to design and manage supplier segmentation frameworks, Supplier Business Reviews, and performance governance that drive measurable improvements in quality, service, and cost competitiveness across the finished goods portfolio.
• Partner closely with Product, Culinary, Operations, FSQA, and Commercial teams to translate new product concepts into sourced, qualified, manufacturable finished goods — bridging culinary vision and operational reality.
• Own the end-to-end finished goods sourcing process for new product development — from co-manufacturer identification, RFP, and qualification through pilot runs, FSQA sign-off, commercial negotiation, and successful first-ship commercialization.
• Balance customer experience, operational complexity, food safety requirements, and total cost of ownership when onboarding new finished goods SKUs and co-manufacturing partners.
• Manage individual sourcing contributions to annual business planning and team financial targets.
• Implement cost optimization initiatives and execute supplier negotiations to improve margins.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract management for mid to high value agreements, balancing financial savings with long-term supplier partnerships.
• Execute proactive risk management and supply continuity strategies across assigned finished goods suppliers and co-manufacturing partners — including dual-sourcing, capacity contingency planning, and exit sequencing.
• Hold suppliers accountable through established performance metrics, service level agreements, and corrective action programs.
• Proactively manage and resolve day-to-day operational, quality and supply conflicts as they arise.
• Drive iterations and continuous improvement of sourcing processes, supplier onboarding frameworks, and category management guidelines of a team level.
• Leverage data and analytics to build data driven solutions and inform strategic decision making.
• Work highly autonomously to manage the scope, timeline, and execution of both short- and long-term strategic sourcing projects.
• Connect Daily sourcing decisions and negotiations to broader department strategies and corporate objectives.
• Manage uncertainty independently by developing successful, actionable solutions to complex problems.
• Successfully manage interactions with stakeholders across Product, Operations, Finance, Legal and FSQA.
• Influence project outcomes and decisions without direct authority by leveraging data, business insight, and strong relationships.
• Act as a recognized subject matter expert within your respective category.
• Proactively take ownership of your career path and dedicate time to mentoring and coaching more junior team members.
• Critically challenge the outcome of other team members work for technical soundness and provide constructive feedback.
• Execute defined sourcing strategies that align with company growth objectives, innovation priorities, and financial targets.
• Support the optimization of a scalable third-party manufacturing and supplier network, identifying operational capability gaps and proposing mitigation plans.
• Apply industry knowledge to manage supplier segmentations and performance frameworks that drive improvements in quality, service, and cost competitiveness.
• Partner closely with Product, Culinary, Operations, and Commercial teams to unlock supplier and manufacturing capabilities for new concepts.
• Own the execution of the strategic sourcing process for new product development from initial concept through successful commercialization.
• Balance customer experience, operational complexity, and profitability when onboarding new SKUs and suppliers.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy
• $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans
• 85% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh (as well as other product initiatives)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree