Sourcing Manager - Lodi, NJ

Manager, Sourcing at CFS Brands

We’re looking for a Sourcing Manager to lead global sourcing initiatives, optimize supplier performance, and ensure competitive pricing across our product categories. If you enjoy market analysis, negotiation, and continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact on a global scale.

• Shape Global Strategy – Lead the development of sourcing strategies that drive efficiency, innovation, and long‑term value across key product categories.
• Drive Market Intelligence – Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging markets to uncover new sourcing opportunities and strengthen competitiveness.
• Lead Negotiations – Partner with suppliers worldwide to secure the best total value—balancing cost, quality, and reliability.
• Champion Collaboration – Work closely with product development, supply chain, and operations teams to bring strategic insight to every stage of the process.
• Optimize Performance – Manage and continuously improve the global supply base, ensuring resilience, sustainability, and risk mitigation.
• Strategize – Develop and improve Global Sourcing strategy and implement best practices and procedures for the responsible product categories spend.
• Expansion – Research and explore emerging markets to improve product sourcing strategy.
• Pricing – Conduct global market competitiveness tests to ensure our purchase price is aligned with the market.
• Should‑Cost Analysis – Perform Should‑Cost Analysis for the responsible product categories spend.
• Negotiation – Responsible for negotiating long‑range purchase contracts to optimize the purchase price.
• Commodity Pricing – Consistently monitor global commodity prices to assure purchase price is aligned with the market.
• Product Development – Participate in new product development and provide sourcing and procurement guidance to the functional team.
• Continuous Improvement – Consistently manage the supply base for continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or global supply management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and relationship‑building skills.
• Expertise in cost modeling, market analysis, and supplier performance management.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and deliver measurable results.
• A forward‑thinking mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, or related field and 5+ years’ experience in a sourcing role.
• Experience in global sourcing with a global contract manufacturing supplier base.
• Strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to effectively work with diverse suppliers, agents, and internal cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of and experience with ERP and MRP systems.
• Superb financial analytical capabilities.
• Experience working with Asia‑Pacific supply base.
• Knowledge of diverse manufacturing processes and materials.
• Strong organization and time‑management skills.

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) matching
• Employment Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off

CFS Brands is a market‑leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of commercial food service, healthcare, and industrial janitorial and sanitation products. Operating from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the company supports stable and growing end markets with strong tailwinds. CFS Brands maintains a unique competitive advantage through in‑house manufacturing across U.S. and Mexican facilities, a large distribution network, and the ability to source products globally.

We are proud to be a part of the Jordan Company portfolio, a private equity firm focused on building long‑term value in leading middle‑market businesses.

We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. This employer participates in E‑Verify.