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Panera Bread · 2 weeks ago

Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Greater Boston

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $167K/yr

7+ years exp

Panera Bread is a leading company in the food industry, and they are seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive cost efficiency, quality, and sustainability across the supply chain.

BakeryCateringFood and BeverageRestaurants

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans across multiple high-impact categories aligned with business goals

Conduct advanced market and supplier analysis to inform sourcing decisions and contract negotiations

Own the end-to-end sourcing process, including RFP/RFQ management, supplier selection, and value optimization

Partner closely with culinary, operations, and sustainability teams to align sourcing strategies with business priorities

Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure performance, innovation, and risk mitigation

Drive continuous improvement through supplier scorecards, performance reviews, and corrective action plans

Analyze spend and procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, supply risks, and process efficiencies

Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to inform sourcing strategies

Champion sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives across the supply base and annual reporting

Develop and lead supplier business continuity planning, BCP. across categories

Manages commodity risk management across high impact direct-spend portfolio

Coordinate the execution of new product (permanent or LTO) introductions in the Panera system, considering production lead times, MOQs, and contingency

Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills

Exhibits exceptional flexibility and adaptability, consistently demonstrating a proactive approach and a strong sense of urgency. Capable of responding swiftly and effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, always with the highest degree of integrity

Qualification

Strategic sourcingAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsSupply chain principlesMicrosoft OfficeERP systemsStakeholder managementCommunication skillsProject managementFlexibilityAdaptability