Sr. Manager Procurement

OLIPOP is on a mission to positively impact consumer health through a new kind of soda that is delicious, refreshing, and good for you, with a focus on science-backed benefits and cultural reimagining.

Location: Remote

Salary: $130,000–$145,000 base salary + bonus

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing strategy and implementation across key ingredient and raw material categories
• Drive supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, selection, and performance management, ensuring alignment to cost, quality, and continuity objectives
• Develop and present annual contracting strategies, including clear articulation of assumptions, risks, and tradeoffs to inform business decision-making
• Establish and optimize supplier portfolio strategy, including primary and backup supplier coverage for critical ingredients
• Lead supplier lifecycle and governance processes, including onboarding, vendor/material setup, and supplier documentation (e.g., NDA, MSA execution)
• Own procurement strategy and execution for innovation initiatives, ensuring timely sourcing of ingredients to meet development and commercialization timelines
• Guide supplier selection decisions for new products, balancing speed, risk, cost, and scalability considerations
• Partner closely with R&D to enable successful trials and ensure ingredient readiness for product launch
• Ensure robust tracking, visibility, and risk management across all NPD sourcing workstreams
• Lead alignment with Materials Planning on demand forecasting and supplier commitments to ensure continuity of supply across all production needs
• Serve as a key decision partner to cross-functional stakeholders, providing clear recommendations, escalating risks, and driving resolution
• Partner with Quality/Regulatory and QA to define and uphold supplier quality standards, resolve escalations, and ensure compliance
• Own internal communication of supply status, constraints, and mitigation plans, enabling proactive decision-making
• Own market intelligence strategy, monitoring raw material and commodity trends and translating insights into actionable sourcing decisions
• Provide real-time pricing insights and cost drivers to support financial planning, forecasting, and margin management
• Influence sourcing strategy based on evolving market dynamics, supplier landscape, and business priorities
• Lead integration of sustainability into sourcing strategy, partnering with Sustainability to advance initiatives such as regenerative agriculture and responsible sourcing
• Identify systemic gaps in procurement and supply chain processes and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve scalability and efficiency
• Define and implement procurement KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to drive performance accountability and visibility
• Own development and integrity of procurement systems, trackers, and reporting tools to support high-quality, data-driven decisions
• Lead supplier business review processes (monthly, quarterly, annual), driving performance insights and accountability with suppliers
• Deliver clear, executive-ready sourcing analyses, supplier recommendations, and decision frameworks grounded in data and business impact
• Ensure the team operates with strong documentation practices, data accuracy, and process discipline

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience across supply chain, operations, or related fields, including 5+ years of direct procurement or strategic sourcing experience
• Proven track record of owning and driving procurement or sourcing strategy in a complex, cross-functional environment
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders through data-driven recommendations and clear communication of tradeoffs and risks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and make decisions with incomplete information
• Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies aligned to business growth and operational needs
• Experience leading supplier negotiations and contract execution in partnership with Legal
• Strong organizational and operational discipline, with high attention to detail and structured documentation practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable insights
• Ability to operate with high ownership, accountability, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Remote work environment
• Collaborative and purpose-driven culture
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Competitive salary and bonus

Additional Information

• Reports to: Director, Procurement
• This role requires living OLIPOP's values such as Mission Connectivity, Indomitable Spirit, Lead at Every Level, and Courageous Humility.
• The company emphasizes a high-performance, feedback-rich environment, and values human connection, collaboration, and building something meaningful.