Procurement Analyst

THE ROLE

The Procurement Analyst will play a critical role within the Supply Chain team, collaborating closely with Quality and R&D in the raw material approval process, monitoring and tracking contract usage for all ingredients, and managing the creation and organization of raw material items and Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the ERP system. In addition, the Procurement Analyst will support the team in developing and executing the sustainability program. The Procurement Analyst will be adaptable, able to pivot swiftly in response to shifts in strategy or demand, while effectively communicating relevant updates to stakeholders across the organization.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Humility, Aspiration, Commitment, Integrity, and Engaged Empathy- our OLIPOP company values. Startup is as much a personal journey as it is a professional one. We can teach you functional skills, but we can’t change the way that you view and interact with the world. To succeed at a company like this, you need to be able to fail, learn, adapt and fail again. You need to be able to keep going when others would likely give up. You need to be able to find a way when it seems impossible. You need to be humble enough to learn and confident enough to express yourself. If this is how you’ve lived your life, if these are the lessons your lived experiences have taught you, then we’d love to hear from you.                          

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily tasks and deadlines associated with the Raw Material Approval Process.
• Create and maintain records for all raw materials and packaging items in NetSuite.
• Create and maintain Procurement records (i.e. Blanket Purchase Orders, Supply Agreements, updated MNDA’s, etc.) within the company drive to ensure full visibility to all necessary teams.
• Contribute to the strategic sourcing process, encompassing sourcing events, supplier onboarding, supplier relationship management, and the execution of cost-focused strategies.
• Assist in optimizing the annual contracting strategy to minimize supply chain risks while enabling rapid growth across raw materials and packaging categories.
• Collaborate with the Materials Planning team to ensure a timely and adequate supply of ingredients.
• Support ingredient selection and process management within the new product development and innovation process, as well as R&D trials and requests.
• Partner with the Sustainability Manager to implement sustainability initiatives across the organization, particularly related to raw materials and packaging.
• Contribute to and present Procurement KPIs.
• Work with the accounting team to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Conduct periodic risk reviews on key suppliers.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, operations, or project management within CPG-related industries.
• A dynamic problem solver, adept at challenging assumptions and providing solutions even with incomplete information.
• Highly organized with strong follow-through on tasks and commitments.
• A motivational team player with a proven track record of leadership and team development.
• Transparent and open communicator, skilled at active listening and understanding nuances.
• In-depth knowledge of cost and productivity drivers.
• Experience in developing and delivering functional strategies, translating business insights and needs into actionable supply chain strategies.
• A professional and mature individual with high ethical standards.
• Ability to think strategically while effectively addressing and solving tactical issues.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating strategic plans, managing execution, and analyzing data to identify root causes.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present ideas effectively, actively listen, and collaborate across functional teams.

Reports to: Sr. Procurement Manager

Compensation: $80-90k base salary + bonus