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At ButcherBox, we believe in better. That’s why we deliver 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood directly to our members’ doors. All of our products are humanely raised or wild-caught and never given antibiotics or added hormones ever.\nWe’re working to build a world that’s better for all, and we’re inviting everyone to come along. For us, better means treating our planet with respect. It means improving the lives of animals and the livelihoods of farmers. It means never cutting corners when it comes to doing business. Ultimately, it means better meals, enjoyed together. Our team is made up of people who collaborate and support one another. We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our mission! \nAbout the Job\nThe Strategic Sourcing Manager, Retail owns the sourcing and reformulation of new, retail-specific products for ButcherBox's growing Fresh retail business. This role works primarily with ButcherBox's existing DTC supplier base to convert frozen SKUs to fresh and resize pack formats for the retail shelf, spanning all protein sourcing categories, including beef, poultry, seafood, pork, prepared and specialty. It is the single cross-category point of coordination for retail launches, partnering closely with category sourcing managers on supplier fit, Supply Planning & Product Implementation on launch execution, and Commercial on buyer requirements and retail forecast.\nReports To: Senior Director of Sourcing & Sustainability\nCompensation: $112,00-125,000 + annual bonus\nTravel: 20%\nKey Responsibilities\nSource and develop new retail-specific products with ButcherBox's existing suppliers - primarily converting frozen DTC SKUs to fresh and resizing pack counts to meet each retailer's assortment requirements; identify and qualify a new supplier only where an existing one can't support a needed format\nNegotiate cost, specs, and terms for new retail-specific items with existing suppliers, in coordination with the relevant category sourcing manager\nTranslate each new retailer's required assortment into concrete sourcing actions and timelines, supporting onboarding from a sourcing standpoint\nPartner cross-functionally: with category sourcing managers on supplier relationship fit and pricing; with Supply Planning & Product Implementation on launch logistics, scorecards, and tracking mechanics; with Commercial on buyer requirements and translating retailer needs into sourcing and product specsSuccess Metrics\nNew retail item sourcing on time against each retailer's launch date\nNew retail item cost vs. target\nRetail launches on time, channel-wide\nSpec and ingredient compliance for new retail items\nQualifications\n5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier/vendor management within food, CPG, or retail/foodservice\nExperience sourcing or developing products across fresh and frozen formats strongly preferred\nTrack record managing multiple concurrent supplier negotiations and product launches\nStrong cross-functional collaboration skills - this role sits at the intersection of sourcing, supply planning, and commercial\nProject management skills to track and drive a multi-category launch calendar\nComfortable operating with ambiguity in a fast-scaling, founder-led environment\nBenefits\nHealth: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, an employer-funded HSA, and short & long-term disability benefits\nFinancial: 401(k) with generous employer match\nAnnual bonus based on company performance\nTime off: unlimited paid time off policy, 20 weeks parental leave, an executive team that encourages a good work/life balance\nPersonal growth: Annual Learning & Development stipend, and access to a range of personal and professional coaching solutions through BetterUp\nFood: a free Custom Classic ButcherBox each month and weekly lunch reimbursement\nOther: reimbursement for wellness activities, an exceptional EAP, fertility benefits, life insurance and more\nButcherBox is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment at all steps in the hiring process. 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