Sr. Manager, Purchasing

2 weeks ago

Richmond, Canada Fitzii Full time

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Sr. Manager, Purchasing

Type: Full-time

Description:

ABOUT US

Urban Remedy is a plant-based organic food company that embodies the belief that Food is Healing. We were founded by Neka Pasquale, a licensed Acupuncturist who saw first-hand the healing power of food with her patients. Utilizing the ancient principles of Chinese & Ayurvedic medicine combined with the latest innovations in functional medicine Urban Remedy was born. Grounded in the power of clean eating we are certified organic and non-GMO with the goal of creating the cleanest and most delicious offerings to empower people to be their best selves. Our recipes utilize ingredients that are naturally anti-inflammatory and low glycemic without preservatives, fillers, refined flours, sugars, gluten or dairy. You can feel proud of our offerings knowing we pride ourselves in transparency, authenticity, and providing a valuable service to the community.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Sr Manager, Purchasing will act as a champion and spokesperson for achieving supply chain customer and financial performance by acting as an active driver of leading the people, processes, and tools within the organization to effectively manage the purchasing function.

The right individual will be a driven performer with experience in a supervisory or management purchasing role in a food company (ideally organic) and will be able to drive best practices and efficiency in the supply chain while effectively managing a team.

This individual will be located on the west coast, with a preference for the Bay Area, for easy access to attend meetings at the Richmond, CA headquarters.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

  • 7+ years experience in a procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain role within a food manufacturing company.
  • 1+ years of supervisory experience.
  • CPSM, APICS or Equivalent Designation encouraged.
  • Experience buying and sourcing fresh raw ingredients, dry ingredients, and packaging  .
  • Understanding of SQF, GMP, USDA Organic, FDA, ROC/ROA Certifications
  • Background in scheduling, forecasting, procurement or planning preferred.
  • Diverse Food Manufacturing/CPG background highly desirable.
  • Effective influencing and negotiating skills.
  • Excellent reporting/analytic competency.
  • Strong ability to collaborate and build internal and external relationships.
  • Proven track record of developing a high performing team that’s aligned with Company goals.
  • Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
  • Ability to travel within the US (approx. 10%).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive Values & Mission

  • Develop and implement procurement vision in alignment with company values.

 Purchasing & Operations

  • Lead purchasing operations to achieve internal and external commitments.
  • Own co-manufacturing relationships to ensure meeting demand plan.
  • Formulate and streamline supply chain operations model/process to enhance operation cost, inventory control, on time delivery and meet manufacturing plan.
  • Create supply chain measurement and analytical tools to facilitate informed business decisions.
  • Cost Reduction
  • Lead cost reduction negotiations with vendors and co-manufacturing partners.
  • Refine and strengthen the order management system, implement best practices and improve process efficiencies,
  • Drive improvements in supply chain and liaison with innovation team, operations to support execution against savings targets.
  • Develop supply chain models for national expansion, sourcing materials and supporting kiosk strategy.
  • Implement strategic sourcing of all raw/finished goods, negotiating terms favorable to company.
  • Work with R&D and QA to validate secondary suppliers for raw ingredients to ensure supply and prevent stock outs.
  • Design and Implement key performance indicators, metrics, tools, procedures and systems to achieve best in class team performance and drive continuous improvement.
  • Conduct quarterly business reviews with co-manufacturing and key ingredient suppliers
  • Support S&OP demand planning process to maximize service levels.
  • Develop, implement and continuously refine demand planning, procurement, and supplier management.
  • Apply methodologies and standardized demand planning to improve forecast accuracy.

Urban Remedy provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K.

Urban Remedy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, reproductive health decisions, age, or veteran status.

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