Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Produce

The Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing advances Sprouts’ priorities of freshness, cost competitiveness, and supply reliability. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, this role owns end-to-end sourcing for assigned produce categories and translates strategy into execution across key cross-functional partners. The Senior Manager proactively anticipates business needs, identifies opportunities early, and develops sourcing solutions that strengthen long-term performance. Through strong supplier partnerships and coordinated cross-functional leadership, this role delivers results with speed, precision, and accountability.

• Support the development and execution of Sprouts’ produce sourcing strategy, identifying near- and mid-term cost, supply, and quality opportunities.
• Lead sourcing initiatives that improve freshness, cost competitiveness, and supply reliability across key produce categories.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance against quality, freshness, service, and cost expectations.
• Conduct supplier business reviews, monitor KPIs, and implement corrective actions or improvement plans as needed.
• Support risk identification across supply regions and partner with leaders to develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Collaborate with Category Management, Replenishment, Supply Chain, and QA to translate strategy into executable sourcing and supply plans.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing workflows, tools, and processes to enhance speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Support the development of standardized contracting, supplier segmentation, and performance frameworks.
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, seasonality, and supply dynamics to inform sourcing decisions and forecasting.
• Participate in high-priority supplier negotiations and assist in securing competitive cost structures and supply commitments.
• Provide guidance and day-to-day leadership to sourcing staff or analysts, fostering strong category and supplier management capabilities.
• Prepare and deliver sourcing updates, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership when needed.

• Bachelor’s degree; 7–10 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or merchandising, preferably within produce or perishables.
• Strong understanding of produce markets, cost structures, seasonality, and supply chain dynamics with solid financial and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships, negotiate effectively, and drive performance against KPIs.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills; able to influence partners across Merchandising, Supply Chain, Replenishment, and QA.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, manage multiple priorities, and guide junior team members.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Driving for Results
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Leading Change

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental vision
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting.  Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.