Sr. Director, Sourcing; Protein

What’s it like to work at Kinder’s? Well, there’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there’s also plenty of hard work. Because we don’t just like flavor, we’re obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work…
this is it! Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

Kinder’s is aggressively expanding into protein, including meat snacks and frozen products, and we’re looking for a sourcing leader who knows this space and is excited to help build it. The Sr. Director, Sourcing (Protein) will own and scale our sourcing capabilities across protein and core ingredients—building the supplier network, navigating market volatility, and enabling rapid product innovation. This is not a maintenance role.

You’ll be stepping into a business that is scaling quickly, where structure is still being built and priorities evolve fast. This role is ideal for someone who brings deep subject matter expertise in protein sourcing and wants to take a hands‑on role in shaping how sourcing operates at a growing, entrepreneurial company.

• Own sourcing strategy across protein categories (beef, pork, chicken) and key ingredients
• Build and evolve sourcing capabilities to support rapid expansion into meat snacks, frozen, and new product formats
• Partner closely with R&D and Commercialization to bring new products to market quickly and efficiently

• Build and manage direct relationships with processors, suppliers, and producers
• Make calls on supplier selection, diversification, and when to go direct vs. leverage co‑m manufacturer sourcing
• Establish a resilient supply base that can scale with the business and handle volatility

• Operate confidently in protein markets—managing pricing swings, availability constraints, yields, and specs
• Stay close to the market and make informed, real‑time decisions to protect supply and margin
• Use data and tools (Mintec, Urner Barry, commodity indices) but also bring strong judgment and instincts

• Lead negotiations and structure agreements that balance cost, flexibility, and long‑term partnership
• Identify and execute on cost savings, efficiency gains, and value creation opportunities
• Understand and influence total cost (not just price), including yield, specs, and operational impact

• Partner with Quality and Operations to ensure all inputs meet food safety, regulatory, and product standards
• Align specifications across suppliers and co‑manufacturers
• Anticipate and mitigate supply, quality, and cold‑chain risks—especially for frozen and perishable products

• Work closely with Co‑Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, and Operations to ensure sourcing aligns with production realities
• Act as the connective tissue between suppliers and internal teams to keep things moving
• Step into gaps, solve problems, and keep projects advancing without waiting for perfect structure

• Deep expertise in protein sourcing—you understand the realities of this space and have operated in it directly
• Builder mindset— you’re comfortable creating structure, not just operating within it
• Strong ownership mentality—you take accountability and move things forward

• 10+ years of experience in sourcing within food/CPG, with significant hands‑on experience in protein
• Direct experience working with processors, producers, and/or sourcing at origin
• Strong…