Procurement Manager

As Procurement Manager at CookUnity, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our procurement processes. You will be responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services to support our operations.

• Supplier Selection and Management:
  • Identify, assess, and select suppliers, vendors, and service providers.
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable contracts.
• Procurement Strategy:
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company's goals and budget.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
  • Evaluate and improve supplier performance regularly.
• Cost Control:
  • Monitor and control procurement costs to ensure cost-efficiency.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Inventory Management:
  • Oversee inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet operational needs.
  • Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste and excess inventory.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure that purchased products and materials meet quality standards.
  • Address quality issues with suppliers and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Contract Management:
  • Create and manage supplier contracts, including terms, conditions, and performance expectations.
  • Ensure contracts are up to date and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Procurement Team Leadership:
  • Lead and manage the procurement team, providing guidance, support, and training.
  • Foster a collaborative and efficient work environment within the team.
• Reporting and Analysis:
  • Generate reports on procurement activities, costs, and supplier performance.
  • Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• 4+ years of experience in Procurement
• Bachelor’s degree or about to graduate n Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or other related Good analytical skills
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in negotiating, structuring, and successfully closing deals.
• Adept at traveling up to 50% of the time for supplier engagement, conferences, and representing CookUnity.

• Strong organizational and communication proficiencies
• Experience in inventory and logistics management
• Experience in food procurement and extensive food knowledge
• Prior experience in high-growth food startups or food-tech companies

🩺  Health Insurance coverage

⛱ PTO policy and paid sick days

📈 We grow, you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1.

🌟 Eligible for a bi-annual performance bonus.

� 401k Plan.

🐣 Family leave: ****12 weeks for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary caregiver, fully paid

🕯 Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises

🥘 A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly

🧘🏽‍♀️ Wellness perks: access to a nutritional coach and fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle

👩🏾‍🏫 Personalized Spanish coach

🌟 Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!