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Ingredients and Sourcing Manager (CPG)Shaw Bakers • South San Francisco, CA, US
Ingredients and Sourcing Manager (CPG)

Ingredients and Sourcing Manager (CPG)

Shaw Bakers • South San Francisco, CA, US
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Shaw Bakers

At Shaw Bakers, we love mixing renowned French techniques with state-of-the-art process innovation to bring delicious baked goods to our local community through our legendary local Cafes, as well as national retail partners across North America. We are an aggressive, fast-growing company with a full pipeline of exciting new projects, products, and employment opportunities. As an industry-leading food manufacturing company focused on innovation and cutting-edge technology, we've been making delicious, high quality baked goods like for friends, family, neighbors, and visitors since 1996. Since our humble beginnings on Fillmore Street in San Francisco, we bake everything with love and joy, and the very best of French tradition. Our goal has always been to bring great food, at an affordable price, to as many people as possible..

Role Summary :

The Sourcing and Ingredients Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives across raw materials driving cost efficiency, supplier performance, and documentation excellence. This role is highly cross-functional, supporting product development, FSQA, logistics, and external partners to ensure sourcing strategies align with business goals and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Raw Material & Supplier Management

  • Maintain and evolve the "Materiotheque" — a centralized sourcing database covering raw materials, suppliers, stock levels, contacts and sourcing context.
  • Identify and evaluate new suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and sustainability.
  • Negotiate terms to ensure favorable pricing, delivery schedules, and service levels under the proper FSQA controls and procedures.
  • Develop strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality and supply. Thus establishing R&D partnerships to support innovations within PD and future capabilities.

Specification & Documentation Oversight

  • Prepare and manage specification sheets for ingredients and packaging, including alternate sourcing options.
  • Coordinate documentation for plant trials and full production, including GFSI certifications, allergen charts, nutritional data, GMO / BE statements, and RSPO certifications.
  • Ensure documentation aligns with food safety and regulatory requirements (e.g., SQF, GMP).
  • Collaborate with FSQA and production teams to maintain traceability and compliance.
  • Ingredient Assessment & Strategic Sourcing

  • Lead ingredient assessments for co-manufacturing projects, ensuring spec alignment across partners.
  • Optimize sourcing strategies to balance cost, quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Analyze market trends and supply chain risks to proactively adjust sourcing plans.
  • Support innovation by identifying new ingredients and suppliers aligned with product goals.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

  • Partner with Product Development, FSQA, Logistics, and external stakeholders to execute sourcing strategies.
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings to align sourcing decisions with production planning.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction across procurement workflows.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through system enhancements and data-driven strategies.
  • Compliance & Sustainability

  • Ensure sourcing practices comply with internal policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
  • Promote sustainable sourcing by evaluating environmental and ethical practices of suppliers.
  • Support ESG initiatives by documenting and reporting on sourcing impact and supplier engagement.
  • Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles within food manufacturing or CPG.
  • Strong documentation and compliance background (GFSI, RSPO, etc.).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and sourcing systems (e.g., ERP, PLM).
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Food Science, Business, or related field.
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