Purchasing Manager - Experience Required

Humm Kombucha LLC•Bend, OR

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading sourcing, negotiation, purchasing, and supplier management across the organization. This role provides strategic direction for all purchasing activities to ensure materials are available to support production and shipping schedules while balancing cost, quality, service, and risk. This is a highly cross-functional role that partners closely with Operations, R&D, Accounting, and leadership to support growth, new product launches, and ongoing operational efficiency.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior or management level purchasing role.
Proficient in ERP systems
Proficient in Microsoft and Google programs
Experience purchasing for manufacturing and/or managing a large number of skus.
Experience sourcing raw ingredients and/or packaging materials
Strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
Strong negotiator with analytical and critical thinking skills.
Able to self-motivate, work successfully as an individual and part of a team.
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate across all levels of the company.
Able to maintain solution-based and positive attitude in a rapidly changing environment with ambiguous information.
Comfortable changing direction quickly and negotiating changes with suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, and purchasing strategies to achieve optimal pricing, lead times, and supply continuity
Manage supplier performance and hold vendors accountable to contractual and service-level agreements
Research, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and materials in alignment with operational and regulatory requirements
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and strategic partners
Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support business growth, mitigate risk, and ensure adequate backup suppliers
Create and manage purchasing forecasts to stay ahead of market trends and pricing fluctuations
Manage bid processes to secure materials and drive cost savings initiatives
Define, track, and report on purchasing KPIs; leverage ERP reporting to support data-driven decision-making
Partner with R&D to source and sample new ingredients and materials, ensuring compliance and communicating pricing, risks, and supply commitments
Collaborate cross-functionally to manage inventory levels, reduce obsolete or aged inventory, and ensure on-time delivery to support production schedules
Create and manage purchase orders, including coordination of shipping, delivery timelines, discrepancies, damage claims, and billing issues
Utilize ERP systems for Material Requirements Planning (MRP), ensuring accuracy and timely updates
Partner with Accounting to verify invoice accuracy and proper coding
Recommend strategic purchasing decisions based on projected pricing changes, minimum order quantities, and supply constraints
Support new product launches and product changes from a purchasing and supplier readiness perspective
Communicate clearly and consistently with leadership and stakeholders on supplier performance, cost changes, risks, delays, and initiatives
Develop department SOPs and support audit-related requests
Maintain accurate and complete supplier and material records