Head of Procurement

Vale Concepts•Seattle, WA

2d•$155,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

As 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

CPSM, CIPS, or APICS (CPIM/CSCP) certification a plus

Responsibilities

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