Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the Role

This is a high-impact, intellectually demanding position for a sourcing leader who thrives in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment. You will be responsible for identifying and securing the finest ingredients and products, directly shaping our menu, client experience, and business growth. Your work will fuel menu innovation, expand our offerings, and drive revenue—ensuring Methodology remains the top choice for the world's most discerning clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Menu Innovation & Revenue Growth:
• Source unique, high-quality ingredients and products that enable new menu items, limited-time offerings, and seasonal specials, supporting a dynamic menu that keeps clients engaged and increases average order value (AOV).
• Identify and secure trending, functional, or premium ingredients (e.g., superfoods, specialty proteins, plant-based innovations) that differentiate Methodology and attract new client segments.
• Collaborate with culinary and marketing to develop new product lines, meal kits, bundles, and themed menus that encourage larger orders and higher spend per client.
• Expand our portfolio of ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat products, driving add-on purchases and incremental revenue.
• Supplier Network Expansion:
• Build and nurture relationships with suppliers offering specialty, local, or international ingredients that elevate our menu and client experience.
• Negotiate access to exclusive or limited-supply products, giving Methodology a competitive edge.
• Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization:
• Implement creative sourcing strategies that secure premium ingredients at favorable costs, balancing quality, innovation, and profitability.
• Evaluate how ingredient and product choices impact labor, COGS, and operational efficiency, working cross-functionally with the cofounder/COO to ensure all variables are considered in sourcing decisions.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
• Analyze sales data, client feedback, and market trends to identify high-impact sourcing opportunities that maximize menu performance and business results.
• Adjust sourcing strategies based on menu performance and evolving client demand.
• Uphold Uncompromising Quality:
• Ensure all sourcing decisions align with Methodology's standards for ingredient integrity, food safety, and nutritional excellence.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Embrace a culture of constant change and continuous improvement, always seeking new ways to enhance our menu, sourcing processes, and client experience.

Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, ideally within food, beverage, or CPG.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and secure innovative ingredients and products that drive menu differentiation and revenue growth.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier management experience.
• Strategic thinker who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrives in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote setting.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder.
• Passionate about delivering an outstanding client experience and business results through every sourcing decision.
• Collaborative and systems-minded, able to work closely with the cofounder/COO and other teams to ensure all sourcing variables—cost, labor, logistics, client experience—are optimized.

Remote Work & Time Zone Expectations

• This is a fully remote role and can be performed from anywhere in the world.
• You must be able to overlap with at least 4 hours of US business hours each workday to participate in meetings with our team and vendors. Most meetings are scheduled during US Pacific Time mornings.
• The remainder of your workday can be structured flexibly around your local time zone and productivity preferences, as long as deliverables and communication expectations are met.
• Standard working days are Monday through Friday, aligning with US business days.

If you're energized by complexity, thrive on creative problem-solving, and want to make a global impact—while enjoying the flexibility of remote work—this role is for you. Join Methodology and help us set new standards for quality, innovation, and client experience.

• A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities
• Fantastic work culture
• Opportunity to make a positive impact