Procurement Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete daily operational workflow of the procurement team, ensuring that all Purchase Orders are placed accurately and punctually.

• Regularly maintain and revise the procurement team’s contract tracker, guaranteeing that cross-functional data inputs are precise, current, and well-organized for leadership visibility.

• Conduct audits, updates, and maintenance of inventory records to eliminate discrepancies, optimize stock levels, and ensure data integrity is upheld.

• Handle daily communications with suppliers, aiding in the resolution of delivery adjustments and monitoring lead-time metrics to avert supply interruptions.

• Acquire knowledge and assist with the daily management of the sugar and sweetener category, observing baseline market data to ensure supply continuity.

• Collaborate closely with the Senior Manager, Procurement - Ingredients, to oversee inventory tracking for specialized ingredient lines.

• Establish structured rhythms and standardized processes for daily operations to eliminate administrative bottlenecks as the team expands.

• Ensure clear, highly professional communication with the supplier network to hold vendors accountable for lead times and contractual obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Foundational knowledge in procurement or supply chain operations, with hands-on experience in managing supplier inventories, tracking vendor lead times, or supporting logistics coordination.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including experience with VLookups and Pivot Tables), with the capability to maintain data integrity in inventory records and contract tracking databases.

• Previous experience interfacing with buyers and assisting with supply chain escalations as needed.

• Strong communication abilities, enabling the enforcement of supplier accountability while fostering collaborative relationships.

• Proven tolerance for ambiguity, with the capacity to pivot swiftly, remain composed under pressure, and troubleshoot when supply chain disruptions occur.

• A meticulous approach to data entry and record-keeping, ensuring that contract trackers and inventory figures are highly accurate.

• Familiarity with navigating Material Requirements Planning (MRP) files or ERP system data outputs is an advantage.

• Experience in managing or assisting with a raw material or agricultural commodity category 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!