Manager of Sourcing

• Department: Supply Chain
• Reports to: Director of Supply Chain
• Location: California/Philadelphia

Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!

Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.

Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.

Position Summary:

The Manager of Specialty Sourcing is responsible for the strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply management of specialty agricultural raw materials, excluding leafy greens, across Bonduelle Americas' growing regions and production facilities.

This role develops and executes sourcing strategies, negotiates seasonal supply agreements, and manages supplier and grower relationships to ensure material availability, product quality, food safety, and cost competitiveness. The Manager partners closely with Ag Ops, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, and Plant Operations to align contracted volumes with demand forecasts, seasonal growing conditions, yield expectations, and production requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for specialty agricultural raw materials across all relevant growing regions, excluding leafy greens.
• Negotiate seasonal contracts, pricing, volumes, quality specifications, and delivery commitments to meet business requirements.
• Align contracted volumes with demand forecasts, plant requirements, seasonal availability, and expected agricultural yields.
• Evaluate sourcing opportunities to improve cost competitiveness, supply reliability, quality, and overall value.
• Maintain a forward-looking view of market conditions, seasonal transitions, supplier capacity, and commodity availability.
• Develop contingency plans, alternative sourcing options, and regional supply strategies to minimize disruptions and protect customer service.
• Proactively escalate material availability risks and recommend actions based on business priorities, cost, quality, and operational needs.
• Ensure sourced materials meet established quality, food safety, traceability, and regulatory requirements in partnership with Quality and Food Safety teams.
• Monitor actual sourcing costs against budgets and contracted pricing, identifying and addressing unfavorable variances.
• Work closely with Sales, Ag Ops, Supply Chain Planning, Quality, Finance, and Manufacturing to align sourcing decisions with business objectives.
• Participate in weekly supply reviews and seasonal planning meetings to communicate supply outlook, risks, and corrective actions.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct regular performance reviews.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Procurement, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, agricultural operations, or supply chain management.
• Experience in fresh produce, agriculture, perishable commodities strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating supply agreements, managing supplier relationships, and aligning contracted volumes with operational demand.
• Strong analytical skills, cost analysis, supply coverage, and performance reporting.
• Proven ability to identify supply risks, develop contingency plans, and resolve complex supply challenges.
• Ability to work effectively across functions in a dynamic, seasonal agricultural environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally to conduct supplier visits.

About the company

We aim to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people’s well-being and planet health.Since 1853, the family business has already crossed seven generations, with a drive that has stood the test of time: to create solutions to offer the consumer the best of what nature gives us.

Offering high-quality plants from sustainable agriculture, harvested at the height of their maturity and very little processing: our promise is possible thanks to the work of close proximity and mutual trust with our 2,000 farmers partners, all over the world.

Behind our three brands (Bonduelle, Cassegrain, Globus), 9,000 employees and a whole ecosystem of stakeholders are committed to contribute to a balanced diet, sustainable and affordable diet for as many people as possible.