Strategic Sourcing Mgr

Northgate Gonzalez Markets•Anaheim, CA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Guided by a deep commitment to our communities and a passion for delivering an Authentic Mexican Food Experience, Northgate Markets is building a best in class Centralized Procurement function, and our Strategic Sourcing Manager plays a vital role in that journey. As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will own enterprise-wide sourcing responsibilities across assigned categories, working closely with your director, cross-functional stakeholders, and supplier partners to deliver measurable value for Northgate. You will run structured sourcing events, develop supplier relationships, analyze spend and market data, and help build the procurement capability that supports Northgate's long-term growth. This is a foundational role in a function that is growing and evolving. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact, contributing not only to cost savings, but to the quality, availability, and sourcing integrity of the products our customers depend on every day.

Requirements

Associate's degree (AA/AS) required in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2–4 years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or a related field; or equivalent demonstrated experience.
Experience participating in or supporting supplier negotiations or competitive bid processes.
Foundational knowledge of RFx processes, spend analysis, and supplier evaluation.
Proficiency in Excel or comparable tools for spend reporting, bid compilation, and cost comparison.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable coordinating with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and workstreams simultaneously with attention to detail and process discipline.
Exceptional vendor negotiation and conflict resolution abilities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) preferred.
Experience working cross-functionally in a retail, grocery, or consumer products environment preferred.
Familiarity with fresh, center store, or indirect categories a plus.
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle) is a plus
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred; ability to communicate professionally in both languages is a plus given Northgate's customer and supplier base.

Responsibilities

Source and evaluate new domestic and international suppliers to build a reliable, cost-effective vendor base aligned to Northgate’s AMFE strategy
Support end-to-end RFx processes for assigned categories, including RFx development, supplier outreach coordination, and bid compilation under director guidance.
Manage supplier communications during active sourcing events in alignment with established procurement protocols.
Evaluate bids on total landed cost, including freight, duties, tariffs, and currency, not unit price alone.
Along with stakeholders, negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and any additional levers to maximize value and minimize risk
Assist with supplier selection analysis; prepare documentation and rationale to support director recommendations.
Execute assigned sourcing workstreams by category priority as directed.
Build and maintain spend reports for assigned categories; identify trends, anomalies, and sourcing opportunities with director guidance.
Conduct market research to support understanding of pricing dynamics, supplier landscape, and commodity movements.
Support total cost of ownership (TCO) data gathering and model inputs; assist with basic cost comparisons under director direction.
Support day-to-day supplier communications for assigned categories, maintaining professionalism and clear documentation.
Assist with supplier onboarding coordination in partnership with compliance, QA, and logistics prior to first shipment.
Track supplier performance against agreed cost, quality, delivery commitments, and/or other Key Performing Indicators (KPIs) outlined in the contract/agreement; escalate issues to director.
Partner with sales teams to help facilitate business reviews with key suppliers
Review contract documents and flag commercial or legal terms to the director for review
Partner with Legal team to conduct any contract reviews before agreements are executed
Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers by identifying cost-saving opportunities, process efficiencies, and innovation ideas that enhance overall supply chain performance.
Build effective working relationships with Category Managers, Replenishment, Operations, and other business stakeholders.
Capture business requirements, specifications, and evaluation criteria from stakeholders before initiating supplier outreach.
Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute to the enterprise category collaboration model.
Communicate sourcing updates, timelines, and next steps clearly to internal partners.
Follow established sourcing processes and procurement standards consistently.
Maintain centralized sourcing records for all decisions, communications, and approvals.
Flag process inefficiencies to the director; contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
Support the development of sourcing playbooks and process documentation as the function matures.
Collaborate with the Replenishment team to align sourcing activities with inventory planning needs, helping to close process gaps and improve end-to-end supply chain efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business need.