About SuvieDo you love food, tech, and having a big impact? If you're a pro at sourcing high-quality frozen ingredients and meals, join our fast-growing food tech startup that's revolutionizing cooking. We make luxury home appliances which combine the most advanced home cooking methods with a premium meal kit, automating dinner for those of us too busy to cook every day. We've got 3 appliances on the market and a strong presence in food tech - help us continue to grow as our ambitious new Food Sourcing Manager. Join an experienced team of business leaders, engineers, and food fulfillment experts with a track record of successful startup exits. As Suvie's Food Sourcing Manager, you'll work closely with our Head of Sourcing and VP of Culinary to deliver high-quality, delicious food to our customers.RequirementsResponsibilities
- Source high-quality foods
- Identify and establish good relations with vendors - cold calling, writing RFPs, researching new vendors, negotiate pricing, and control costs
- Project manage onboarding new vendors and championing new ingredients
- Initiate and implement cost savings, improvements, and waste reduction strategies
- Explore new routes to market to reduce costs and optimize supply chain
- Communicate status, results, and insights to the executive management team
- Visit suppliers and attend trade shows to build relationships with new and existing partners
- Take on additional projects, tasks, and opportunities as they arise
Experience & Skills
- 3+ years of experience as Purchasing Assistant, Product Sourcing or similar role within the food industry
- Bachelor degree in related field or relevant experience
- Knowledgeable about food safety regulations
- Proficiency in Excel and Google sheets
- Experience with sourcing frozen ingredients, complete meals, and proteins
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Strong collaborator: drives open communication and effectively works with others
- Thrives in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment
- Eager to learn and grow
BenefitsIncludes 401k, health, dental insurance, and stock options in a high growth company.Logistics and DetailsThis is a remote full-time position working normal business hours with occasional travels about 25%. Salary is negotiable based on experience. To apply please send a resume and cover letter to ...@suvie.com. Suvie is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.