Develop, advocate, and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to achieve short and long-term objectives, working closely with related internal stakeholders
Provide market analysis for category supply and demand dynamics in order to have a thorough category knowledge and the impact to Unreal
Manage relationships with suppliers, including performance management, opportunity/risk identification, and proposed next steps
Lead strategic sourcing efforts to establish an alternate supplier portfolio that will ensure supply contingency plans are in place and prevent supply interruptions
Translate Unreal growth plans, evaluating if needs can be fulfilled from current supply network or where supplier diversity is required
Develop and implement procurement projects to deliver added value, new ingredient opportunities, cost savings, and quality improvements
Perform internal monthly reviews of usage vs. forecast, supplier performance, costs, and quality to identify risks and opportunities and propose next steps
Reduce complexity in the supply chain by supporting the onboarding and use of blanket suppliers across the co-manufacturer network
Support innovation through the sourcing, selection, negotiation, and onboarding of new suppliers, while balancing quality, safety, agility, and cost

Requirements

3-5 years of progressive business experience in supply chain & procurement management
Experience managing ingredients is required
Proven experience in the procurement and project management functions, with success in driving value through cost savings, process and quality improvements, and product diversification
Experience managing supplier relationships and demonstrated success in contract negotiations
Experience in the development and tracking of supplier performance, which includes and is not limited to:
Regular business reviews
Performance scorecard tracking and action plans for performance improvement
Business continuity planning
Issues and/or dispute solving and corrective actions
Is comfortable working at 10,000 feet and rolling up sleeves to work at a 1 ft level when needed
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
NetSuite & SIQ experience is a plus

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus
Unlimited PTO & all federal holidays off
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - employee premiums are 100% covered, dependent premiums covered at 60%
Health Reimbursement Account
401(k) with company match (eligible to participate after 6 months from hire)
Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver, Medical, & Bereavement Leave
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Stipend
Wellness Stipend
Monthly Home Office Stipend
Coworking Stipend for remote employees
Donation Matching Program
Paid Volunteer Days
Unlimited chocolate
Great teammates and team culture - including department & team events
Exposure to exciting opportunities at a rapidly growing brand!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategiesmarket analysissupplier performance managementstrategic sourcingprocurement projectscost savingsquality improvementssupplier performance trackingbusiness continuity planningcontract negotiations

Soft Skills

relationship managementproblem solvingcommunicationnegotiationproject managementanalytical thinkingcollaborationadaptabilitystrategic thinkinginnovation support