Senior Sourcing and Research Manager (Food & Grocery)

About Penbrothers 

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Client

Our client is a fast-growing international foodtech company redefining healthy eating through its highly curated, weekly changing menu of premium, gluten-free, and dairy-free offerings. Known for serving a discerning clientele—including celebrities, athletes, and top-tier executives—they are driven by innovation, excellence, and an uncompromising standard of quality. With a culture centered on constant evolution and exceptional client experiences, they are setting new standards in the wellness food industry.

About the Role

As a Senior Sourcing and Research Manager (Food & Grocery), you’ll play a mission-critical role in shaping the company’s menu, revenue growth, and product innovation. You will be responsible for identifying and sourcing best-in-class ingredients and products that shapes the brand’s menu fresh, competitive, and exciting to its health-focused customer base. Your work will fuel menu innovation, expand the offerings, and drive revenue—ensuring the client remains the top choice for the world’s most discerning clients. This role requires a sharp business mindset, deep sourcing experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment.

Work hours: 3:00 pm to 12:00 am Manila Time / 12:00 am to 9:00 am Pacific Standard Time

Work set-up: Remote

What you’ll do

Drive Menu Innovation & Revenue Growth

• Source unique, high-quality ingredients and products that enable new menu items, limited-time offerings, and seasonal specials, supporting a dynamic menu that keeps clients engaged and increases average order value (AOV).

• Identify and secure trending, functional, or premium ingredients (e.g., superfoods, specialty proteins, plant-based innovations) that differentiate the client and attract new client segments.

• Collaborate with culinary and marketing to develop new product lines, meal kits, bundles, and themed menus that encourage larger orders and higher spend per client.

• Expand our portfolio of ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat products, driving add-on purchases and incremental revenue.

Supplier Network Expansion

• Build and nurture relationships with suppliers offering specialty, local, or international ingredients that elevate our menu and client experience.

• Negotiate access to exclusive or limited-supply products, giving the client a competitive edge.

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization

• Implement creative sourcing strategies that secure premium ingredients at favorable costs, balancing quality, innovation, and profitability.

• Evaluate how ingredient and product choices impact labor, COGS, and operational efficiency, working cross-functionally with the cofounder/COO to ensure all variables are considered in sourcing decisions.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Analyze sales data, client feedback, and market trends to identify high-impact sourcing opportunities that maximize menu performance and business results.

• Adjust sourcing strategies based on menu performance and evolving client demand.

Uphold Uncompromising Quality

• Ensure all sourcing decisions align with the client’s standards for ingredient integrity, food safety, and nutritional excellence.

Continuous Improvement

• Embrace a culture of constant change and continuous improvement, always seeking new ways to enhance our menu, sourcing processes, and client experience.

Requirements

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, ideally within food, beverage, or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG).

• Demonstrated ability to identify and secure innovative ingredients and products that drive menu differentiation and revenue growth.

• Strong negotiation skills and supplier management experience.

• Strategic thinker who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrives in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.

• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote setting.

• Excellent communicator and relationship builder.

• Passionate about delivering an outstanding client expe