Food Sourcing Manager

The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is currently hiring a full-time, exempt, benefited, Food Sourcing Manager at our Miramar location .

About the San Diego Food Bank
Established in 1977, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is a critical component to the welfare of San Diego County, providing nutritious food to people in need, advocating for the hungry and educating the public about hunger-related issues. For more information about the organization, please visit

Our Mission:
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank Chapter provide nutritious food to people in need, advocate for the hungry, and educate the public about hunger-related issues.

Did you know?

• The San Diego Food Bank feeds approximately 400,000 people every month in partnership with 450 nonprofit community partners.
• We are the fourth largest independent food bank in the country.
• We distributed 52 million pounds of food in fiscal year 2024-2025; almost 45% of that food being fresh produce.
• We have a 99% rating on Charity Navigator.

We are committed to innovation and sustainability to reduce our impact on the environment. We have 1,400 solar panels, we are LEED v4 Gold Certified, we have a 3,600 sq. ft composting and recycling center that houses our recycling and composting machine and received the 2020 Business Waste Reduction & Recycling award.

Position Purpose
The Food Sourcing Manager supports the San Diego Food Bank’s mission by managing the day-to-day procurement, food donation, and food rescue activities that ensure a diverse, nutritious, and cost-effective food inventory. This role focuses on implementing sourcing strategies, cultivating and maintaining vendor and food donor relationships, coordinating food drives, supporting food rescue, and ensuring compliance with food safety and grant requirements. The Food Sourcing Manager provides direct supervision to staff, collaborates across departments, and contributes to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Food Bank’s operations.

Primary Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position. All duties are expected to be performed in accordance with existing company policy and procedure. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sourcing & Procurement

• Execute purchasing of donated, rescued, and grant-funded food to meet program needs and nutrition goals.
• Monitor and forecast inbound food volume, donations, and purchases; analyze data to recommend operational improvements.
• Support negotiations with vendors and growers to secure high-quality food at the best possible cost.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, food valuation, and donation records in coordination with Finance and Inventory Control.
• Ensure sourced products meet Food Bank nutrition standards and align with partner agency needs.
• Track, monitor, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) on the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of sourcing activities.

Staff Oversight & Development

• Provide day-to-day supervision, training, and coaching for assigned staff (e.g., Food Rescue Coordinators, Supply Chain Coordinator).
• Support team development by fostering accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Help update and ensure staff follow SOPs, maintaining high standards of professionalism and customer service.

Food Donor & Vendor Relations

• Cultivate and manage relationships with vendors, growers, distributors, and food donors.
• Coordinate with Development and Community Engagement teams on food donations, food drives, and grant-supported sourcing.
• Plan and support large-scale food drives (e.g., National Letter Carriers).
• Provide excellent customer service and communication with all stakeholders.

Cross Department Collaboration

• Partner and be a regular presence with Warehouse, Inventory, and Transportation teams to ensure smooth flow of inbound food, storage, and distribution.
• Collaborate with Programs and Nutrition teams to ensure food quality, cultural relevance, and alignment with community needs.
• Share timely sourcing data and updates with Finance, Programs, and Development teams.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure sourcing practices meet food safety standards, SB1383 requirements, and grant conditions.
• Maintain accurate and organized records, dashboards, and reporting for grants, audits, and leadership review.
• Support audits, monitoring visits, and grant documentation needs.
• Represent the Food Bank at select community networks, committees, and meetings related to food sourcing and food recovery.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and mission-driven with strong experience in food procurement, supply chain, or food rescue. They excel at managing vendor and food donor relationships, supervising staff, and balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. This individual is comfortable serving as a “boots on the ground” presence — spending time in the warehouse, engaging directly with operations and programs staff, and connecting internally and externally to ensure smooth coordination of sourcing, receiving, and distribution on a day-to-day basis.

Education, Training and Experience
A typical way of obtaining the necessary education, training, and experience for this position includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Agriculture, Nutrition, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in food procurement, supply chain, or logistics, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, contracts, and strategic sourcing.
• Nonprofit or food bank experience and Spanish, a plus.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Food supply chains, procurement best practices, and food rescue operations.
• Nutrition standards and commodity knowledge.
• Food safety regulations and compliance requirements, including SB1383.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ERP/inventory systems (e.g., Primarius)
• Nonprofit operations and grant reporting requirements.

Ability to:

• Supervise, train, and support staff effectively.
• Build and maintain vendor and food donor relationships.
• Forecast food volumes and analyze sourcing data to inform decisions.
• Organize and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with a variety of stakeholders.
• Represent the Food Bank with integrity and mission alignment.

Licenses, Certificates, Special Requirements

• Valid CA Driver’s License

Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt, benefited position.

• A market-level competitive salary is between $68,000 - $85,000per year, based on experience and qualifications.
• The compensation package includes a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including: 403(b) plan with 200% employer matching; excellent health care coverage with free employee medical, dental and vision plans; company paid term life insurance; and a generous accrual of paid vacation and sick leave.

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.
• Occasional overtime, late nights, or weekend shifts, based on business needs.
• Working from the North County location in Vista roughly 2 times per month preferred.

How to Apply

• Interested and qualified candidates should apply below.
• Submissions missing a resume will not be considered for the position.
• Background check and drug test are required for the position before employment starts.