Mendocino Farms · 3 weeks ago
MANAGER STRATEGIC SOURCING - F&B
Plano, 7700 Windrose Avenue, Plano, Texas, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMendocino Farms is a company dedicated to creating joyful guest experiences through delicious food. As the Manager of Strategic Sourcing for Food & Beverage, you will lead sourcing strategies and collaborate with culinary and operations teams to ensure the restaurants are well supplied with high-quality ingredients.
RestaurantsSnack Food
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted sourcing partner across the business, offering expertise in category management, supplier strategy, and risk management
Build and continuously refine category management and sourcing strategies for food and beverage that align with Mendocino Farms’ culinary vision and company goals
Anticipate and mitigate potential supply chain risks to ensure our restaurants always have access to the high-quality ingredients our guests love
Stay ahead of industry trends, pricing benchmarks, and market dynamics — turning insights into smart, strategic decisions that balance quality, consistency, and cost
Lead the supplier onboarding and relationship management process, ensuring our partners meet Mendo’s standards for quality, ethics, and collaboration
Develop and manage annual sourcing calendars, leading cross-functional teams to execute initiatives on time and on budget
Drive end-to-end sourcing events for major projects, from competitive bids to financial analysis to executive-ready recommendations
Collaborate with Culinary, Finance, and Operations to ensure every sourcing decision supports the guest experience, brand integrity, and sustainable growth
Qualification
Required
5+ years of food & beverage sourcing management experience required; multi-unit restaurant experience is a must
Proven ability to lead sourcing and supply chain projects from concept through execution
Strong planning and problem-solving skills — able to anticipate challenges and create proactive solutions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments
Skilled in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ArrowStream and Crunchtime is a plus
Ability to travel up to 20%
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Annual Bonus
Meal Privileges—because food should make people feel good!
Comprehensive Health Benefits & 401k Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation to recharge and fuel your best self
Company
Mendocino Farms
Mendocino Farms is a provider of different types of sandwiches.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-11-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Kevin Miles
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-03
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