Sourcing Specialist

Company Profile :

At we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel

good every day.   We

are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and

live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the

pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something   big, together.

We foster a culture built on five core

values :

• Generosity First, : We lead with kindness. Our best work

happens when we act in of others.

Constant

Curiosity : We are eager to

learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.

Act

with Agility : We welcome

change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.

Passion

for Positivity : We greet each day

with warmth and possibility.

Collective

Ambition : We have high

aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Sourcing Specialist – Operational Services

The Role :

The Sourcing Specialist – Operational Services is an

exciting early-career opportunity for someone who is looking to build a future

in strategic sourcing and supply chain management. This role supports the

development and execution of sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories

that directly impact our restaurant operations.

You’ll gain hands-on experience working with internal stakeholders,

external vendors, and cross-functional teams, while learning the strategic

sourcing process from the ground up. This role is ideal for someone who is

detail-oriented, curious, collaborative, and eager to grow into a leadership

role within strategic sourcing.

What You’ll Do : Support

category management and sourcing activities for indirect operational services.

Collect and

analyze data to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for process

improvement.

Partner with

Operations, Development, Legal, and Finance to ensure alignment of sourcing

goals and vendor performance.

Track vendor

KPIs and monitor supplier performances, make recommendations, and influence

stakeholders for additions / deletions from supplier pool as appropriate.

Maintain

documentation and dashboards to support reporting and renewals.

Provide

suppliers with feedback and help to identify continuous improvement projects.

Perform

tactical and strategic functions related to daily procurement function which

may include, but is not limited to, cost analysis, cost negotiation, contract

management, redlining contracts, develop scope of work, leading and supporting

RFP / RFI.

With

Manager, develop and implement strategy for effective contract and supply negotiations

to ensure lowest total ownership cost at right quality.

Perform

category analysis, assisting in development of strategies, presenting to

stakeholders, and implementing strategy to minimize supply chain risk.

Gain and

demonstrate knowledge on underlying supply markets and understand pricing impacts.

Identify and

put in place appropriate SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) interventions

including supplier management activities around supplier reviews, service level

agreements and ensure the contracts continues to be robust and meet CAVA’s

needs.

Prepare for

and actively participate in supplier, team, and cross-functional meetings

What You’ll Gain : Exposure to

a high-growth, purpose-driven brand with national scale

Mentorship

from experienced sourcing leaders and supply chain professionals

Opportunities

to take on more responsibility as your skills and knowledge grow

A chance to

make a meaningful impact in how our restaurants operate and serve our guests

every day

The

Qualifications : Bachelor’s

degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

1–3 years of

experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a similar function

Familiarity

with indirect spend categories or service contracts is a plus

Strong Excel

and data analysis skills

Excellent

communication and organizational skills

self-starter mentality with a growth mindset and passion for learning

Enthusiasm

for food, hospitality, and working in a mission-driven culture

Physical Requirements :

Ability

to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other

office equipment

Must

be able to identify, analyze and assess details

For

certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to

50 pounds

Ability

to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively

Constantly

positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production

support or office operations, as applicable

Ability

to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

What

we offer :

Competitive

salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives

Early

Wage Access!

Unlimited

PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community

Health,

Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!

401k

enrollment with CAVA contribution

Company-paid

STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions

Free

CAVA food

Casual

work environment

The opportunity to be on the ground floor

of a rapidly growing brand

All exempt and non-exempt employees are

eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month

following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective

date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a

link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address

once hired.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.

The posting range is an all-cash

range.

Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of

all the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and

responsibilities may change without notice.

CAVA

– Joining “A culture, not a concept”

This job

description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties and

responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may

change without notice.   As an equal

opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without

regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height,

weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic

information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by

federal, state, or local law.