Procurement Manager

Stateside Brands is a rapidly growing spirits company dedicated to crafting premium-quality beverages that excite and delight consumers. With a focus on innovation and quality, we take pride in our diverse portfolio of spirits that reflect our commitment to excellence.

Procurement Manager

Job Summary

As the Procurement Manager, you will lead the sourcing and purchasing of packaging, ingredients, and contract manufacturing services for our ready-to-drink canned cocktail production. This will include managing key supplier relationships, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement, and minimizing waste across all procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Procurement of Contract Manufacturers: Develop and maintain strong relationships with contract manufacturers, negotiate production agreements, and ensure they meet Stateside Brands' quality, cost, and delivery standards.
• Lead sourcing strategies for packaging, ingredients, and other materials critical to production.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and track performance to ensure favorable pricing, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., production, logistics, quality) to forecast demand and secure supply continuity with both materials and contract manufacturing services.
• Ensure all materials and contract manufacturing services are delivered on time to meet production schedules and avoid delays.
• Continuously seek to reduce waste across the supply chain and procurement processes, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Manage inventory levels with operations, ensuring materials are available as needed while avoiding overstocking and excess inventory.
• Develop and manage KPIs related to procurement performance, such as lead times, supplier performance, and cost savings.
• Conduct supplier and contract manufacturer audits to ensure compliance with Stateside Brands’ standards and regulations.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends, material costs, and supply chain risks, and adjust procurement strategies accordingly.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in the beverage or food industry.
• Proven experience in managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and optimizing procurement processes, including contract manufacturers.
• Strong analytical skills to identify cost-reduction opportunities and process efficiencies.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
  
  

Compensation

• Estimated Base Salary Range: $95,000-$115,000 USD.
• Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, and qualifications.
• The salary range refers to base salary only and is not inclusive of the total compensation package.
  
  

Stateside Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.