JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery · 10 hours ago
Sourcing Manager
Paso Robles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expJUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is part of The Wonderful Company, known for crafting extraordinary wines. The Sourcing Manager will drive sourcing strategies for wine packaging materials, manage supplier relationships, and oversee procurement activities to ensure quality standards are met.
Food and BeverageWine And Spirits
Responsibilities
Lead the development of sourcing strategies for Wine Packaging materials, including glass, labels, capsules, corks, corrugate, and other packaging categories
Own all procurement activities for wine packaging materials, including but not limited to, tracking bottling schedules, submitting purchase orders, negotiating pricing, following vendor production schedules, coordinating deliveries, and approving invoices
Manage and develop 1 analyst, providing day-to-day guidance and mentorship while supporting professional growth and ensuring alignment with sourcing and business objectives
Owns all quality issues related to wine packaging materials, including monitoring quality complaints, collecting and analyzing data, and partnering with suppliers on root cause analysis and corrective actions
Develops and issues RFPs for all sourcing-related projects, including procurement, supply chain/logistics, professional services, and capital projects
Partner with the New Product Development team to provide material support for innovation projects
Responsible for setting and achieving annual COGS targets through management of supplier contracts, spend, and performance
Develop, grow, and maintain a network of qualified suppliers for primary and secondary packaging materials
Conduct financial analyses to achieve the optimum cost-to-value relationship
Define and monitor key spending trends, cost drivers, market factors, geographic considerations, and the strategic importance of critical commodities to identify and implement appropriate sourcing strategies
Track performance metrics, including external benchmarks, to enable data-driven decision-making
Work with Operations and Marketing to develop and maintain detailed specification documents for all packaging materials, which include technical drawings, testing procedures, AQLs, shipping formats, and current artwork
Stay current on packaging innovations and emerging technologies and proactively recommend cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
Qualification
Required
5+ years of sourcing experience required; experience in wine packaging strongly preferred
Minimum of 2 years of people management experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Packaging Engineering, or related field
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of packaging materials and processes is a plus
Knowledge of printing technology is a plus
Ability to travel domestically up to 20%
Solid understanding of procurement processes, coupled with strong quantitative skills and the ability to analyze and present data effectively
Strong leadership, relationship building and communication skills
Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally, with experience collaborating across diverse teams
Well-versed in strategic sourcing principles and demonstrates excellent negotiation abilities
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to bring structure and resolution to ambiguous or complex problems
Demonstrated ability to present information clearly and concisely to all levels of the organization, including senior leadership
Excellent project management skills, particularly in cross-functional team settings
Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
Able to thrive in fast-paced environments, manage multiple deadlines, adapt seamlessly to change and embrace a growth mindset
Interest in packaging materials, with enthusiasm for exploring innovations, production methods, and sustainability initiatives
Benefits
Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future
24/7 online physician consultations
Virtual mental health resources
Life coaching
Engaging employee community groups
Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
Library of on-demand fitness videos
Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.
Company
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is a wine and spirits company that provides wine tasting, winery, and hospitality services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
2025-08-13
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2024-02-25
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