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And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.\nUnwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.\nIf that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.\nAbout the team\nThe Supply Chain team owns all raw materials, packaging & all kinds of items (office/cleaning & kitchen) supply and its distribution to the chefs/fulfillment. It’s a high-impact role with the ability to communicate constantly between all different areas of CookUnity. Our customers use our digital experience weekly to find their favorite meals from our 300+ menu items, and the Supply Chain team is responsible for making that easy and smooth for the operation.\nThe role:\nWe are looking for an Ingredient Sourcing Analyst to connect CookUnity’s culinary needs with operationally sound sourcing decisions. You will evaluate ingredient and supplier options, lead sourcing projects, coordinate testing and rollout, and help ensure ingredients are high-quality, cost-effective, and available when needed.\nYou will partner with category leads on assigned sourcing projects and selected subcategories, with priorities determined by category needs. The role combines supplier evaluation, product-quality improvement, ingredient testing, and disciplined sourcing execution.\nResponsibilities\nBuild and maintain secondary-sourcing coverage for assigned ingredients, validating true like-for-like substitutes, supplier availability, on-hand quantities, and lead times.\nContribute to category and supplier strategy through priority sourcing projects, subcategory analyses, Request For Proposal (RFP) processes, supplier identification, pricing, contracting, and rollout.\nLead assigned RFPs end-to-end and support cross-category projects from industry analysis and sample coordination through Culinary testing, recommendation, and implementation.\nDevelop supplier strategies for ingredients with quality concerns, inconsistent specifications, or limited supplier coverage; evaluate options to improve product quality and supply continuity.\nCoordinate bench samples and market-level pilots with Culinary and other stakeholders; document results and recommendations before network rollout.\nCoordinate approved ingredient and vendor setup across Wholesaleware, Parsley, Supplier Service, and NetSuite, ensuring accurate information and clear operational handoffs.\nEstablish a dependable forecast cadence with suppliers and distribution partners; monitor on-hand quantities, lead times, and potential supply risks.\nRespond to new-ingredient and meal-related requests, communicate status, and route work through the appropriate intake and stage-gate process.\nManage credit-memo resolution and reduce preventable or repeat issues; support workflow automation and the planned handoff of transactional ownership to ISC or the appropriate operational team.\nImprove sourcing processes, handoffs, and operating discipline by documenting learnings and standardizing repeatable workflows\nQualifications\nDegree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.\nExperience or strong interest in ingredient sourcing, procurement, quality, or food industry operations.\nSolid understanding of food ingredients specifications and food standards compliance (or willingness to develop this expertise).\nAdvanced English level (written and spoken).\nExcellent communication, collaboration and negotiation skills with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.\nStrong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to evaluate ingredient specs and supplier information.\nComfortable working cross-functionally and managing multiple sourcing requests.\nHighly organized, proactive and able to follow structured processes. High autonomy and ownership on goals to achieve.\nPreferred requirements (but not mandatory)\nBackground or exposure to culinary-driven environments (meal kits, foodservice, hospitality, CPG).\nKnowledge of regional sourcing, clean-label ingredients, or sustainability-oriented procurement practices.\nUnderstanding of ingredient regulatory constraints, spec sheets, and documentation.\nExperience using ChatGPT and/or Claude to automate processes and optimize workflows.\nExperience with Monday.com or equivalent project management tools.\nBenefits\nGet paid in USD.\n Hybrid Work Model: Design a work-life balance that fits you! Work remotely and from our Lima office on the days of your choice.\nEnjoy 15 days of vacation each year from the start date.\n16 fully paid Argentinean holidays\n Healthcare Benefit: Monthly stipend to use in your preferred healthcare provider\n 5-year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical\n Family leave of 12 weeks for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary caregiver, fully paid\n Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises\nCustomize the benefits that suit your needs! Access a range of perks tailored to you, including learning opportunities, wellness memberships, delivery apps, and more through our comprehensive benefit platform\nPersonalized English coach\nIf you’re interested in this role, please submit your application, and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!\nCookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.\n A quick note for all candidates\nWe’ve recently seen an increase in recruitment scams across the industry, and we want to make sure you (and your data) stay safe while applying to CookUnity. We also want you to know that we take this seriously - sometimes, as part of our process, we may ask for a brief “proof of humanity” to confirm that we’re connecting with a real person, not an impersonator. Here are a few tips to help you protect yourself and know what to expect from us:\nApply only through our official channels. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: careers.cookunity.com\nOur recruiters are real people - and easy to verify. You can always find them on LinkedIn with verified profiles. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out to us on our official LinkedIn Company Page.\n We only communicate through official CookUnity channels. That means emails ending in @cookunity.com and interviews held through official company platforms (Google Meet or Zoom) - never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS.\nWe’ll never ask for payment or personal financial details. If anyone does, please don’t share any information and let us know right away.\nIf something ever feels off or you’re unsure about a message, we’d much rather you double-check with us. You can always contact us directly through any of our social media channels. 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