Purchasing Vendor Manager

Job Description

We seek team members adept at contributing their expertise to a collaborative work environment. Your specific responsibilities as a part of Team Trove will include :

• Ensure timely and accurate procurement of materials and services across all brands, including BlenderBottle, Owala, Whiskware, Oath Nutrition, and Canoo.
• Build relationships with suppliers and manufacturers through written and verbal communication to ensure the highest standards of quality and excellence are met.
• Manage, build, and maintain team and individual KPI standards. KPI metrics include on-time production and shipping performance, PO accuracy, cost accuracy, and the integrity of factory production schedules.
• Grade vendor performance using quarterly scorecard metrics and analyze performance trends to recommend allocation changes.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to secure the best terms.
• Manage raw materials and unfinished goods inventory and implement best practices to control healthy supply with minimal waste.
• Oversee employee performance. Motivate & coach individuals, hold quarterly performance evaluations, and mentor the team to achieve high-performance standards.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and implement improvements to streamline and strengthen current processes.
• Build internal relationships, communicating with internal stakeholders to successfully launch new products into mass production.
• Champion specific features of the ERP system, successfully setting up new processes for purchasing scalability.

Qualifications

For this role, we’re looking for someone with the following skills and experience :

• Communication : Displays excellent written & verbal communication skills, especially in negotiation.
• Innovation : Prioritizes process improvements and implementing creative solutions for growth.
• Organization : Enjoys structuring process workflows, keeping accurate records, and upholding SOP standards.
• Discipline : Values routine and structure; takes pride in upholding team standards of accuracy and on-time production.
• Integrity : Able to keep propriety information confidential.
• Experienced in Microsoft Excel, data analytics, and ERP systems.
• 5+ years of Purchasing and Supply Chain experience preferred.
• Minimum 2-year commitment preferred.

Additional Information

Our culture is passionate, entrepreneurial, and energetic. We value innovation through collaboration. And while we work smart and hard, we also connect and celebrate with equal gusto.

We host team-building activities, athletic events, and seasonal celebrations to foster community and reward accomplishments.

Bottom line? You’ll love it here.

Among the many benefits our team members enjoy are :

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• 401k package with employer matching
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity / Paternity leave
• Full indoor basketball / volleyball court
• Fully equipped fitness center (cardio, weights, functional fitness area, lockers and showers, etc.)
• Yoga studio
• Meditation / Nap room
• And much more!

Trove Brands is an equal opportunity employer.

Phone calls regarding this position are not accepted.