Sourcing Manager

CH Robinson is hiring a Sourcing Manager to lead the development and execution of domestic sourcing strategies that ensure a reliable, competitive supply network while supporting customer demand and business growth. In this role, you will own key vendor relationships, partner closely with category leadership, and leverage market intelligence to inform sourcing decisions and drive sales performance. Balancing strategic planning with day-to-day execution, the Sourcing Manager will optimize supplier partnerships, procurement plans, and pricing strategies to grow market share, meet customer needs, and effectively manage supply risk.

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following: Oversees the day-to-day management of the domestic vendor supply plan of the category, to include communication, execution, quoting and contract proposals, service level management and reporting Promotes innovation within the category, differentiating our offering through packaging, varietals, supply chain efficiency, etc. to remain relevant and competitive in the marketplace In coordination with the category’s leadership, they are responsible for transactional, promotional, and contract pricing decisions Manage domestic vendor relationships through vendor review processes to continuously improve performance against category plans Responsible for actively managing a pipeline of new domestic vendors to meet our customers’ demand, identified in coordination with our commercial teams Consistently and effectively educates internal teams about all aspects of the category’s transactional market, proactively managing supply fluctuations to avoid gaps and maximizing opportunities to drive volume sales Works with category leaders to develop strong supply plans that include the right vendors and strategy to meet the requirements of the customer base and enable growth and profitability in the category Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements QUALIFICATIONS Required: High School Diploma or GED Minimum 6 years of experience in fresh produce sourcing or sales across US geographies Ability to travel up to 25% (domestically and internationally) Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university Basic understanding of post-harvest and cold chain principles and technologies Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment Excellent relationship building skills with customers, vendors, and internal teams Strong written and verbal communication skills Experienced in negotiation, pricing strategy, and building programs Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make data-driven decisions Strategic and innovative mindset, able to develop and drive sourcing initiatives from conception to implementation Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, sometimes out of normal business hours Attention to detail with high standards for work; a customer service mindset Values a diverse and inclusive work environment Disclaimer: This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role. We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Range $65,650.00 - $141,400.00 The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location.  Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional