Associate Director, Grocery Strategy

Associate Director Grocery Strategy Job Description: We are looking for an Associate Director of Grocery Procurement with a proven track record in driving strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing supplier partnerships, and leading high-performing teams. This role will be responsible for shaping and executing our Grocery procurement strategy across multiple categories, ensuring supply continuity, quality, and cost efficiency. You will lead a team of sourcing professionals and collaborate cross-functionally to unlock value, improve pricing structures, and identify innovative sourcing opportunities. You are passionate about transforming procurement into a competitive advantage—leveraging analytics, market insights, and strong supplier relationships to drive sustainable savings and long-term growth. You will… Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy to support business goals around cost optimization, supply continuity, quality, and innovation. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of category managers and sourcing professionals focused on grocery (dry goods) procurement. Build and nurture strategic supplier relationships to enhance performance, foster innovation, and ensure long-term supply security Drive contract negotiations and cost reduction initiatives across categories, leveraging market insights and competitive sourcing tactics Own and manage the grocery procurement budget for your respective categories, including forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting in alignment with finance and executive leadership Monitor macro trends and proactively develop risk management strategies to mitigate volatility and supply disruptions Partner cross-functionally with Procurement Operations, FSQA, Culinary, and Brand leadership to align procurement strategies with business needs and brand standards Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support new product launches, value engineering, and process improvement opportunities Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance, team output, and cost savings to ensure delivery of organizational objectives Support implementation of procurement systems and tools to improve process efficiency, data accuracy, and stakeholder visibility Champion data-driven decision-making and robust business intelligence practices within the team and across procurement functions Lead Business Reviews with key suppliers to monitor performance, address gaps, and identify future partnership opportunities Ensure compliance with regulatory and food safety standards in all sourcing decisions and supplier engagements You are… Strategic thinker with the ability to connect day-to-day execution with long-term sourcing and business goals Proven people leader who develops talent, builds strong teams, and creates an inclusive, high-performance culture Strong negotiator who is confident managing complex supplier agreements and driving cost savings without compromising quality or relationships Highly analytical with a data-driven approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and continuous improvement Strong collaborator who works effectively across departments—especially with culinary, quality, operations, and finance teams Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Customer and quality-obsessed, with a passion for delivering products that meet or exceed expectations Driven by results, with a clear focus on delivering measurable impact through sourcing initiatives and team performance You have… Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred 8–10 years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain, with experience in Grocery, Ingredients Manufacturing or CPG preferred. Proven leadership experience managing teams, developing talent, and driving cross-functional initiatives Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, cost savings delivery, and strategic sourcing execution in a fast-paced environment You’ll get… Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_) Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+ Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors. New York Pay Range $170,000 — $185,000 USD