Sr. Sourcing Manager

CAVA • Full-time • Remote (Washington DC-Baltimore Area, US) • $150k - $195k / year • 4d ago

Company Profile:

At CAVA, our mission is to bring Heart, Health, and Humanity to food. We believe in sourcing responsibly, growing with purpose, and building meaningful partnerships that last. As we scale toward our goal of 1,000 restaurants by 2032, we’re seeking passionate individuals who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and want to drive real impact across the food industry.

Senior Sourcing Manager:

The Senior Sourcing Manager is a critical leadership role within our Supply Chain organization. This position is responsible for sourcing key commodity categories and strategic supplier partnerships that support innovation, ensure quality, reduce cost, and drive long-term value. You will be both a strategic thinker and a hands-on doer—executing sourcing strategies, leading negotiations, and collaborating cross-functionally across Culinary, Brand, Finance, Food Safety, Sustainability and Operations to deliver results aligned with our mission.

What You’ll Do:

Serve as both a people leader and individual contributor managing critical commodity categories
Lead sourcing strategy development, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management
Discover and foster long-term relationships with suppliers aligned with CAVA’s Culinary + Sourcing Standards
Partner closely with Culinary and Brand teams to support innovation in food and packaging
Drive enterprise-wide cost savings, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience initiatives
Develop and execute sourcing event calendars and project timelines to ensure transparency and cross-functional alignment
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing strategy meets quality, cost, service, and sustainability targets
Identify tools, process improvements, and resources that enhance sourcing effectiveness
Lead or support the development of category strategies and supplier relationship management frameworks
Manage all potential category risks and ensure sufficient mitigation and business continuity plans are in place to avoid disruption
Provide coaching and mentorship to junior sourcing team members; contribute to team growth and structure planning
Represent sourcing in executive presentations, cross-functional meetings, and business reviews

The Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required; Master’s degree a plus
5–7+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain— restaurant food & beverage industry experience required.
Deep knowledge of sourcing best practices, including supplier negotiation, RFPs, contracting, and cost management
Strong experience working with food, packaging, or related categories
Demonstrated success in managing distributor and supplier relationships
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with culinary, marketing, legal, and finance partners
Highly proficient in stakeholder management, written and verbal communication, and executive presentation
Strong analytical, project management, and decision-making skills
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with changing priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and sourcing platforms/tools
Passion for mentorship and servant leadership
Strategic mindset with ability to zoom out while driving tactical execution

Why Join Us

Be part of a purpose-driven company that’s shaping the future of food
Collaborate with a passionate team focused on sustainability, innovation, and growth
Help build a sourcing function designed for scale and impact
Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities

Physical Requirements:

Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details
For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds
Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

What we offer:

Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
Early Wage Access!
Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
Free CAVA food
Casual work environment
The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand
All exempt and non exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.
The posting range is an all cash range.

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.