Sourcing Manager

Job description

Company Description

Wonderful Wines, the premium wine division of The Wonderful Company, unites three iconic wineries — JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Lewis Cellars, and Landmark Vineyards — under one visionary umbrella. Known for innovation, entrepreneurial drive, and relentless pursuit of excellence, our mission is to craft extraordinary wines and unforgettable experiences.

From JUSTIN’s Bordeaux-style blends in Paso Robles, to Lewis Cellars’ award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley, to Landmark’s expressive Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and Pinot Noir — our portfolio showcases the best of California’s winegrowing regions. As part of The Wonderful Company — a Fortune Top 100 Place to Work and PEOPLE’s #1 Company That Cares — we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our planet, and our customers.

Our Sourcing team is growing and we are seeking an innovative, hands-on Sourcing Manage r to drive meaningful impact across our supply chain. Reporting to the Director of Demand Planning and Sourcing, this role will own the strategic sourcing of packaging for our wine brands. The Sourcing Manager will oversee the execution of sourcing strategies, identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities, manage supplier relationships, support new product development, and ensure quality standards are met.

This role is a key contributor within a dynamic department and plays a critical role in the overall supply chain process. It is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented professional seeking high visibility and the chance to influence impactful new product and vendor development initiatives. The position offers hands-on exposure to the full product development lifecycle—from ideation through launch—while building strong partnerships across the organization. This individual will also have the opportunity to lead and develop team members, deepen expertise in wine packaging materials and production processes, and further strengthen supplier management capabilities while driving measurable business impact.

This position is based in Paso Robles, CA. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday. Travel requirements may occasionally impact the hybrid schedule.

Job Description

• Lead the development of sourcing strategies for Wine Packaging materials, including glass, labels, capsules, corks, corrugate, and other packaging categories
• Own all procurement activities for wine packaging materials, including but not limited to, tracking bottling schedules, submitting purchase orders, negotiating pricing, following vendor production schedules, coordinating deliveries, and approving invoices
• Manage and develop 1 analyst, providing day-to-day guidance and mentorship while supporting professional growth and ensuring alignment with sourcing and business objectives
• Owns all quality issues related to wine packaging materials, including monitoring quality complaints, collecting and analyzing data, and partnering with suppliers on root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Develops and issues RFPs for all sourcing-related projects, including procurement, supply chain/logistics, professional services, and capital projects
• Partner with the New Product Development team to provide material support for innovation projects
• Responsible for setting and achieving annual COGS targets through management of supplier contracts, spend, and performance
• Develop, grow, and maintain a network of qualified suppliers for primary and secondary packaging materials
• Conduct financial analyses to achieve the optimum cost-to-value relationship
• Define and monitor key spending trends, cost drivers, market factors, geographic considerations, and the strategic importance of critical commodities to identify and implement appropriate sourcing strategies
• Track performance metrics, including external benchmarks, to enable data-driven decision-making
• Work with Operations and Marketing to develop and maintain detailed specification documents for all packaging materials, which include technical drawings, testing procedures, AQLs, shipping formats, and current artwork
• Stay current on packaging innovations and emerging technologies and proactively recommend cost-saving and efficiency opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sourcing experience required; experience in wine packaging strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of people management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Packaging Engineering, or related field
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of packaging materials and processes is a plus
• Knowledge of printing technology is a plus
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20%
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, coupled with strong quantitative skills and the ability to analyze and present data effectively
• Strong leadership, relationship building and communication skills
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally, with experience collaborating across diverse teams
• Well-versed in strategic sourcing principles and demonstrates excellent negotiation abilities
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to bring structure and resolution to ambiguous or complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to present information clearly and concisely to all levels of the organization, including senior leadership
• Excellent project management skills, particularly in cross-functional team settings
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
• Able to thrive in fast-paced environments, manage multiple deadlines, adapt seamlessly to change and embrace a growth mindset
• Interest in packaging materials, with enthusiasm for exploring innovations, production methods, and sustainability initiatives

Pay Range: $115,000 - $125,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • ²⁴⁄₇ online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN® Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world- class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES® blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Vineyard estate, located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road, features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn®, and a Restaurant—making it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options.  In September 2018, a new second location, the JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room opened introducing an expansive wine-tasting bar, lounge, and a full dining room that’s situated prominently on the square along Downtown City Park in the heart of Paso Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world, establishing itself as a leader in New World Bordeaux-style winemaking. JUSTIN wines are available through discerning fine wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States, or directly from the Winery via JUSTIN’s Tasting Room, online store or to members of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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