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Thomas Cuisine · 10 hours ago

VP of Strategic Sourcing

Meridian, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. The Vice President of Strategic Sourcing will lead the design and execution of a sourcing strategy that drives operational excellence and ensures that every ingredient reflects the company's commitment to health and sustainability.

ConsultingFood and BeverageHealth CareHospitality

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a company-wide sourcing strategy that ensures availability, quality, and value across all food and non-food categories

Build and lead a high-performing procurement team that supports operations with excellence, responsiveness, and service

Create a balanced sourcing model that integrates national partnerships with regional and local suppliers to strengthen our REAL Food story

Drive alignment between sourcing, culinary, and operational teams to ensure that procurement strategies directly support client experience and financial goals

Partner closely with culinary and marketing leadership to champion Thomas Cuisine’s REAL Food standards across the supply chain

Work with suppliers and distributors to remove 'Scrapped List' items and identify cleaner ingredient alternatives

Advance regional and local sourcing initiatives that highlight food origin, seasonality, and sustainability while maintaining cost stewardship

Contribute to the development of tools such as the REAL Food Index to measure and track ingredient integrity and sourcing progress

Oversee relationships with broadline distributors and manufacturers, ensuring consistent service, competitive pricing, and aligned objectives

Negotiate and manage supplier contracts in collaboration with finance and operations teams

Utilize data analytics to enhance visibility, forecast demand, and identify opportunities for savings and innovation

Develop and deliver the annual rebate and cost savings budgets

Provide monthly variance analysis insights and forecast updates for rebates and cost savings

Lead the Central Montana Beef program from end to end, ensuring proper costing and supply management

Cultivate partnerships that amplify Thomas Cuisine’s thought leadership around REAL Food and responsible sourcing

Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to tell the story of our sourcing impact

Partner with Accounting to ensure rebate accruals are accurate

Represent Thomas Cuisine in external industry and supplier forums to expand influence and advance positive change in the food system

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupply chain managementNegotiation skillsData analyticsTeam leadershipRelationship managementAnalytical capabilitiesPassion for food supply

Required

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, or strategic sourcing

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management

Passion for improving the food supply chain - from ingredient sourcing to distribution - with a commitment to advancing the REAL Food mission

Proven success in developing and executing sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, and mission

Strong understanding of food and beverage categories, supply chain economics, and ingredient standards

Experience leading teams and driving organizational change in a values-based, growth-oriented company

Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and analytical capabilities

Ability to travel up to 20% or less

Preferred

MBA preferred

multi-unit foodservice, hospitality, or food manufacturing preferred

Company

Thomas Cuisine

Thomas Cuisine provides food service management solutions to corporations, senior living communities, and healthcare.

Founded in 1986

Meridian, Idaho, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://thomascuisine.com/

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