Procurement Manager

at  O Positiv

WHO WE ARE

O Positiv is a Los Angeles-based health & wellness brand built on the idea that small acts of self-care produce positive outcomes. We’ve created the first-ever PMS supplement, FLO Vitamins, designed to make periods and the symptoms that come with them more tolerable. Along with FLO we have products spanning many women’s health topics such as menopause, sexual health, pregnancy, and many more to come. Our team is small-yet-mighty, with big ambitions and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a growth-stage startup gaining serious traction (check us out in Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg, and Business Insider), with a strong brand presence and some amazing advisors. We’re growing quickly, and we’ll give you the opportunity to do the same.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 6+ years in Supply Chain or Procurement roles or 2-4 years in management consulting / similar
• Experience in CPG companies is a strong plus
• Startup / e-commerce / supplements experience or passion is a plus
• Interpersonal
• Logical, structured, and analytical problem solver
• Exceptional excel skills and zero defect / error checking approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with different groups of individuals – a team player
• Ability to manage multiple moving pieces – hard working, organized, and results oriented individual
• Strong time management and prioritization skills

YOUR ROLE

The Operations team plays a critical role in the success of O Positiv and is responsible for a range of activities including procurement, fulfillment, shipping, and planning for our omnichannel business. This role will be responsible for managing procurement, supply chain, contract manufacturing at O Positiv and building out the procurement team. This role will work collaboratively with all other functions at O Positiv and a broad range of external suppliers. The Procurement Manager role reports into O Positiv’s Director of Operations.
The ideal candidate will be data-driven, analytical, creative, detail oriented, organized, an effective communicator, and highly collaborative.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Manage end-to-end procurement process with current and new suppliers including sourcing and purchasing
• Source, evaluate, qualify, and onboard suppliers for current and future product / packaging needs
• Manage and improve O Positiv’s supplier qualification processes and scorecard
• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for current and future product / packaging suppliers
• Lead purchase order submission and tracking to ensure on time in full completion
• Develop KPIs, data, and reporting around supplier performance and work to drive improvements
• Proactively identify any risk of delays / deviations and document / resolve any potential problems
• Coordinate with suppliers on product quality, testing, release, and freight preparation
• Ensure all COAs, MSDS, and stability testing processes are managed accurately and effectively
• Role involves elements of procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, and contract manufacturing skills
• Run ad hoc analyses and support project management of various key initiatives
• Design, hire, and develop the Procurement team over time
• Work collaboratively with the Operations, Product, Finance teams internally
• Work collaboratively with all external suppliers to build strong and accountable relationships
• Be highly proactive in monitoring and analyzing performance to identify and resolve potential issues early
• Be highly proactive in identifying opportunities to improve performance including cost, quality, and accuracy

The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $100,000 - $140,000. Compensation and title will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and local market rates.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay based on prior experience
• Position will be based out of Santa Monica, Los Angeles – in person (Mon-Thu in office / Friday remote