Strategic Sourcing Mgr

Guided by a deep commitment to our communities and a passion for delivering an Authentic Mexican Food Experience, Northgate Markets is building a best in class Centralized Procurement function, and our Strategic Sourcing Manager plays a vital role in that journey.

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will own enterprise-wide sourcing responsibilities across assigned categories, working closely with your director, cross-functional stakeholders, and supplier partners to deliver measurable value for Northgate. You will run structured sourcing events, develop supplier relationships, analyze spend and market data, and help build the procurement capability that supports Northgate's long-term growth.

This is a foundational role in a function that is growing and evolving. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact, contributing not only to cost savings, but to the quality, availability, and sourcing integrity of the products our customers depend on every day.

• Source and evaluate new domestic and international suppliers to build a reliable, cost-effective vendor base aligned to Northgate’s AMFE strategy
• Support end-to-end RFx processes for assigned categories, including RFx development, supplier outreach coordination, and bid compilation under director guidance.
• Manage supplier communications during active sourcing events in alignment with established procurement protocols.
• Evaluate bids on total landed cost, including freight, duties, tariffs, and currency, not unit price alone.
• Along with stakeholders, negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and any additional levers to maximize value and minimize risk
• Assist with supplier selection analysis; prepare documentation and rationale to support director recommendations.
• Execute assigned sourcing work streams by category priority as directed.

• Build and maintain spend reports for assigned categories; identify trends, anomalies, and sourcing opportunities with director guidance.
• Conduct market research to support understanding of pricing dynamics, supplier landscape, and commodity movements.
• Support total cost of ownership (TCO) data gathering and model inputs; assist with basic cost comparisons under director direction.
• Support day-to-day supplier communications for assigned categories, maintaining professionalism and clear documentation.
• Assist with supplier onboarding coordination in partnership with compliance, QA, and logistics prior to first shipment.
• Track supplier performance against agreed cost, quality, delivery commitments, and/or other Key Performing Indicators (KPIs) outlined in the contract/agreement; elevate issues to director.
• Partner with sales teams to help facilitate business reviews with key suppliers
• Review contract documents and flag commercial or legal terms to the director for review
• Parter with Legal team to conduct any contract reviews before agreements are executed
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers by identifying cost‑saving opportunities, process efficiencies, and innovation ideas that enhance overall supply chain performance.

• Build effective working relationships with Category Managers, Replenishment, Operations, and other business stakeholders.
• Capture business requirements, specifications, and evaluation criteria from stakeholders before initiating supplier outreach.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute to the enterprise category collaboration model.
• Communicate sourcing updates, timelines, and next steps clearly to internal partners.

• Follow established sourcing processes and procurement standards consistently.
• Maintain centralized sourcing records for all decisions, communications, and approvals.
• Flag process inefficiencies to the director; contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
• Support the development of sourcing playbooks and process documentation as the function matures.
• Collaborate with the Replenishment team to align sourcing activities with inventory planning needs, helping to close process gaps and improve end-to-end supply chain efficiency.

Executes assigned sourcing work streams with focus and follow-through, contributing to measurable outcomes, cost savings, process discipline, and supplier accountability, for Northgate and the communities we serve.

Partners effectively across functions, with Category Managers, Replenishment, Operations, and Compliance to gather requirements and execute sourcing with shared accountability.

Conveys sourcing information clearly to both internal stakeholders and supplier partners, adapting communication style and detail level to the audience.

Contributes effectively in a growing, evolving function where processes are still being built. Maintains focus and momentum even when full…