The roleAs Head of Procurement, you will own Vale's procurement strategy and organization end to end - securing the ingredients, packaging, equipment, and services that power a rapidly growing business, and building the team and systems to do it at scale.
- Define and own Vale's procurement strategy across raw materials, ingredients, packaging, equipment, and indirect spend
- Build, lead, and mentor the procurement team as the function grows
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives that balance cost, quality, and resilience
- Own supplier strategy, contracts, negotiations, and performance management for Vale's most critical partners
- Establish category management, spend visibility, and procurement governance across the company
- Identify and mitigate supply risks through diversification, contingency planning, and supplier development
- Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, E-Commerce, Wholesale, and Finance on demand planning, budgeting, and fulfillment
- Build and continuously improve procurement systems, processes, and reporting
Qualifications- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- 8+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, preferably in food & beverage or CPG
- 3+ years leading and building procurement or sourcing teams
- Proven track record of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and large-scale contract negotiation
- Strong analytical skills with experience in cost modeling, category management, and spend analysis
- Proficiency in ERP or procurement/supply chain planning software
- CPSM, CIPS, or APICS (CPIM/CSCP) certification a plus
Compensation$155,000 - $195,000 per year
Benefits- Company funded ORCA card
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Annual bonuses
- Joining a fun startup in Seattle
