senior group manager, Direct Sourcing - Beverage (Nashville, TN)

Starbucks Coffee Company is a globally recognized leader in the coffeehouse industry, known not only for its premium coffee but also for its deep commitment to partner (employee) development, inclusivity, and community impact. Founded in 1971, Starbucks has grown into one of the most admired brands in the world, with thousands of stores across North America and beyond. Starbucks’ vision centers around inspiring and nurturing the human spirit—one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time. This mission is reflected in its dedication to fostering an environment where all partners feel valued, inspired, and empowered to achieve their best. Starbucks remains committed to equality in the workplace, offering employment that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensuring a respectful, welcoming atmosphere for all team members and customers alike.

This role is a leadership position within Starbucks’ sourcing teams based in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of the company’s expansion plans with a new office opening. It focuses on motivating and managing sourcing teams that deliver foundational procurement and category sourcing strategies to support North America operations. The employment is onsite four days a week and offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position presents a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally in a company that prioritizes organizational values and partner growth.

In this role, the leader will drive partner engagement, development, and performance, ensuring every team member has clear job goals and opportunities for growth. The leader is responsible for leading effective onboarding processes, nurturing talent, celebrating success, and mitigating performance gaps. They uphold Starbucks’ core values by modeling leadership behaviors and fostering a culture of trust, diversity, and inclusion. This position requires proficiency in sourcing foundations such as category sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, handling RFXs, cost modeling, and legal protections.

Furthermore, this role demands strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across teams, influence senior management, and guide organizational strategy implementation. The leader partners closely with directors to establish and execute strategic and operational plans aligned with Starbucks’ business goals and corporate social responsibility efforts. The successful candidate will be adept in project management, problem-solving, and communication, with a keen ability to influence stakeholders and navigate a dynamic environment effectively.

Starbucks provides a comprehensive benefits package to support its partners and their families. This includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time, holidays, personal days, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. Starbucks also offers unique educational benefits such as 100% tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and additional educational opportunities. Additional perks include a discounted stock program, equity plan (Bean Stock), emergency savings incentives, backup care, and reimbursement options to assist with family expansion and DACA.

Starbucks’ commitment to compliance, legal standards, and employee well-being makes it an attractive employer for individuals who seek a meaningful career in a vibrant, innovative atmosphere. This role not only supports the operational success of Starbucks but is also a crucial element of building a lasting culture where partners thrive and the organization achieves its long-term goals. Join Starbucks to inspire with every cup and be part of a company that believes in doing its best work together.