Manager, Packaging & Indirect Sourcing

As a purpose-driven, certified B corporation, Clover is leading the way for conscious businesses by demonstrating care for all stakeholders and moving the world forward. We are committed to lowering our environmental impact and meeting our sustainability targets, by providing kids and adults with healthy, nutritious, and delicious products that are made with care for animals, people, and the planet.

About the Role

Clover Sonoma is seeking a strategic and results-driven Manager, Packaging & Indirect Sourcing to drive sourcing initiatives across packaging and indirect spend categories. This role is responsible for developing and executing category strategies, optimizing supplier performance, and delivering cost, quality, and sustainability outcomes that support Clover’s operational and brand priorities.

As a key individual contributor, you will partner cross-functionally with operations, R&D, marketing, finance, and sustainability teams to ensure supply continuity, enable innovation, and create enterprise value. You will also play a critical role in advancing Clover Sonoma’s commitment to sustainable packaging and responsible sourcing.

A Day in the Life

• Lead sourcing strategy and execution for packaging and indirect categories, aligning with business goals and long-term growth plans

• Own supplier relationship management, including performance evaluation, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Drive strategic sourcing events (RFPs/RFQs), negotiations, and contract management to achieve optimal cost, service, and quality outcomes

• Identify and implement cost savings, value engineering, and process improvement opportunities across categories

• Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product development, packaging innovation, and commercialization efforts

• Monitor market trends, commodity movements, and supplier risks to proactively manage supply continuity and pricing strategies

• Develop and maintain category strategies, supplier roadmaps, and risk mitigation plans

• Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and consolidation initiatives to build a high-performing and resilient supply base

• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability standards

• Mentor and support junior team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Role Requirements

• Own end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for packaging and indirect spend categories

• Establish and track KPIs for supplier performance, cost savings, and service levels

• Drive cross-functional alignment to support sourcing decisions and operational priorities

• Provide data-driven insights and reporting to inform leadership decision-making

• Support sustainability initiatives, including packaging innovation and waste reduction efforts

• Manage contracts, pricing structures, and supplier agreements to mitigate risk and maximize value

What You Bring to the Team

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in sourcing and procurement

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field

• Experience in food manufacturing, CPG, or packaging sourcing strongly preferred

• Proven track record of leading sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations

Skills

• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate insights into actionable sourcing plans

• Advanced negotiation and supplier management capabilities

• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP S4/Hana or similar) and advanced Excel/data analysis

• Strong financial acumen and understanding of cost drivers within packaging and indirect categories

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization

• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence decision-making

Preferred

• Experience with sustainable packaging initiatives or ESG-focused sourcing

• Exposure to commodity markets and cost modeling

• Professional certifications (CPSM, CIPS, APICS)

Based in Petaluma, California, in the heart of beautiful Sonoma County, Clover Sonoma offers high quality dairy sourced from its network of local family farms. A pioneer in sustainable dairy farming Clover has the largest organic acreage of regeneratively farmed land in the state and is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by lowering on-farm methane emissions, regenerative farming practices focused on soil health and packaging innovation. The first dairy in the US to become American Humane certified across all of its farms, Clover has delivered on its promise of producing the highest-quality dairy products — including milk, cheese, butter, and more — for more than a century.

As a Certified B Corporation® Clover gives back 5% of net profits to help make nutritious food more accessible and uses its business as a power for good across its support for people, farms, animals, community and planet.

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