Job Specifications
Company Profile:
At CAVA 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, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service 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
The Role:
The Sourcing Specialist role is an exciting early-career opportunity for someone who is looking to build a future in strategic sourcing and supply chain management. This role will support CAVA’s Restaurant and Manufacturing Supply Chain by executing sourcing activities across assigned categories (e.g., food and beverage ingredients), partnering with cross-functional teams, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure quality, service, cost, and responsible sourcing targets are met. This role is hands-on and detail-oriented—running pricing agreements and RFPs, tracking supplier performance, and helping operationalize change across restaurants and distribution partners.
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.
What You’ll Do
Become an internal subject-matter resource on assigned categories; maintain up-to-date market and product knowledge to support decisions and project work.
Support supplier discovery, qualification, and onboarding aligned to CAVA’s Culinary + Sourcing Standards; assist with RFPs, analysis, and award recommendations.
Negotiate and maintain pricing agreements and purchasing terms; track adherence to commercial terms and verify invoiced pricing versus contract for accuracy.
Maintain strong supplier communication; schedule business reviews, capture and follow through on action items, and track service levels and performance metrics.
Coordinate product changes and new item rollouts across distributors and DCs; communicate timing, transitions, and documentation to internal partners and field teams.
Keep item records current (e.g., order guides, specifications, certifications/attestations) and support product recall/withdrawal communications when needed.
Partner with Culinary, FSQA, Brand/Marketing, Finance, and Operations on innovation, specification updates, and commercialization timelines.
Contribute to cost-savings pipeline and risk-mitigation activities by collecting quotes, benchmarking, and surfacing opportunities that align with category strategies.
Build tools, trackers, and documentation to improve sourcing workflows and cross-functional transparency; communicate project status clearly and on time.
Qualifications
2-5+ years’ experience in Purchasing, Sourcing, Distribution, or Supply Chain Management; food service, restaurant, hospitality, or CPG experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with suppliers and manufacturers, strong organization, prioritization, and communication skills across functions and levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and comfort with data analysis, databases and vendor documentation workflows. Experience with Arrowstream (supply chain management platform) preferred.
Negotiation aptitude, service mindset, and solutions orientation; thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Supply Chain, or related field).
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