Principal Supply Chain Partner Manager

Were transforming the grocery industry

At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together

Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.

Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.

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Overview

About the Role

We are looking for a Principal Supply Chain Partner Manager to join the Instacart Business & Supply Chain team This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who operates at the intersection of strategy, enterprise partnership, and cross-functional leadership

You will own Instacarts most complex and highest-impact supply chain relationships, setting the strategic direction for how we engage with and grow our largest distributors and network partners.

Beyond managing a portfolio of partners, you will shape how the broader team operates — establishing playbooks, influencing product direction, and serving as a thought leader internally and externally

You will be a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders on the partner side and a key voice in executive conversations internally This role requires someone who can navigate deep ambiguity, build consensus across competing priorities, and drive outcomes that are felt at the company level.

About the Team

The Instacart Business & Supply Chain team is a pivotal group within Instacart focused on serving the entire supply chain ecosystem with our technology solutions. This teams innovative strategies and dynamic industry relationships directly contribute to shaping our market presence and commercial success.

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