Senior Director, New Item Sourcing + Development

About Us Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise. The Wonder app is the premiere platform to feed every craving, all in one order. Our 25 award-winning restaurant partners span every cuisine you can think of, from Greek to Thai, and come from the minds of the best chefs in the industry—Bobby Flay, José Andrés, Marcus Samuelsson, and more. And our diners don’t have to choose just one: they can mix and match dishes from as many Made by Wonder restaurants as they’d like, or order from neighborhood gems near them. Everything is made to order at our brick-and-mortar locations across the East Coast and delivered fast and free, and more locations are opening every week. The best in the business are coming to Wonder, working every day to make us the destination for every mealtime moment. Join a team of technology, culinary, and logistics pioneers, backed by top-tier venture capitalists, and help us make great food more accessible. About the role This role owns end-to-end Sourcing for all new food menu items. This role requires seamless coordination between internal teams (including our talented Chefs) and external suppliers. Key responsibilities include: Strategic Sourcing Lead New Product Sourcing (concept to commercialization) efforts to deliver aggressive COGS and Launch targets Identify, build, and nurture effective relationships with key vendors and suppliers, ensuring continuous improvement in Quality, Cost, and Innovation Work closely with internal teams, including R&D, Growth, FSQA, and supply chain, to ensure alignment in product development and sourcing strategies Monitor and optimize product development costs, ensuring budget adherence without compromising quality. Ensure timely testing and launch of all new products Buying Support Lead pricing negotiations to achieve aggressive margin goals Liaise with suppliers to gather pricing, lead time, and specification information Assist in managing the cost of goods sold (COGS) budget for new launches Identify new product opportunities and support initial sourcing activities Maintain accurate records of supplier/product data within procurement systems Work proactively and collaboratively to resolve supplier and product issues as they arise Analytics Maintain pricing/cost models to monitor product performance and supplier pricing Analyze sales data to identify trends, cost changes, and margin opportunities Prepare reports for internal stakeholders and supplier reviews, as needed Contribute to budgeting and forecasting by compiling and interpreting data from internal systems and market sources Track commodity/market trends to support commercial planning and risk analysis The experience you have 5 years of experience in a Sourcing, Buying, or Category Management role Existing network of industry contacts (suppliers, manufacturers, importers, etc). Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills Deep understanding of technical specifications and FSQA standards Strong Excel skills including facility with data sets, formulas, and complex models Detail-oriented with an ability to track and manage complex data Strong problem-solving abilities and initiative to proactively address challenges Interest in pricing, supplier management, and commercial decision-making Highly organized with excellent attention to detail Culinary experience and interest strongly preferred The way you work You craft creative, profitable solutions with our customers in mind You solve problems and make decisions informed by data, insights, and good judgement You gain trust through open dialogue and over-indexing on collaboration You seek out insights on culinary trends, food supply chain news, and innovations in the restaurant industry Base Salary: $247,000 - $259,000 per year. Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience. Our hybrid model requires 3 days a week in the office. That said, many team members choose to come in more often to take advantage of in-person collaboration and connection. You're welcome—and encouraged—to be in the office up to 5 days a week if it works for you. #LI-Hybrid Benefits We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.  A final note At Wonder, we believe that in order to build the best team, we must hire using an objective lens. We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire people for their potential and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As such, we do not discriminate or make decisions based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. If you have a disability, please let your recruiter know how we can make your interview process work best for you. We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy. Wonder is the mealtime platform built to satisfy every craving without compromise. With options including dine-in, delivery, pickup, and meal kits, Wonder makes every dining experience effortless. With the Wonder app, you can combine hundreds of dishes from the menus of world-renowned chefs in a single order so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving—no more mealtime debates, just fuller plates, and happy eaters. Recognized by Fast Company as one of the “Most Innovative Companies,” Wonder’s portfolio of brands also includes meal-kit pioneer Blue Apron, leading online food marketplaces Grubhub and Seamless, last-mile logistics platform Relay, and Emmy®-winning media company Tastemade. Together, we're united by a single mission: to make great food more accessible. There has never been a more exciting time to join our world-class team. We’ve brought together people who are changing the way the world eats—with grit, optimism, care, and a little bit of salt, and pepper. And it's just the beginning. Help us become the primary destination for mealtime. We hope you’re hungry.

Salary : $247,000 - $259,000