Sr. Manager, Purchasing
Company: Urban Remedy
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
ABOUT USUrban 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 POSITIONThe 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 HAVE7+ 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 CertificationsBackground 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 thats 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 RESPONSIBILITIESDrive Values
& MissionDevelop and implement procurement vision in alignment with
company values. Purchasing & OperationsLead 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 ReductionLead
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 suppliersSupport 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.by Jobble
Keywords: Urban Remedy, Napa , Sr. Manager, Purchasing, Executive , Richmond, California
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