Senior Purchasing Manager

UPSIDE Foods • Emeryville, CA

10d • $170,000 - $195,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to lead and scale our procurement operations during a critical phase of company growth and commercialization. This is a hands-on role responsible for managing day-to-day procurement execution while also driving strategic sourcing initiatives, supporting CapEx and infrastructure projects, and developing the foundational processes and team to support long-term scalability.
The ideal candidate combines tactical execution strength with strategic thinking and team leadership. You are comfortable issuing POs, redlining contracts, managing the ERP system, and leading supplier meetings. This is a unique opportunity to help build a high-performing procurement function from the ground up.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engr or related field; or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management
• Proven success managing both tactical execution and strategic sourcing initiatives
• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment with lean teams and evolving processes
• Strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills
• Proficiency in multiple ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, with Microsoft BC preferred) and procurement tools

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchase requisition and purchase order process to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of internal requests
• Partner with Finance to ensure clean invoice matching, accrual processes, and payment term enforcement
• Maintain accurate supplier and item master data within ERP system
• Track and manage open order status, lead time compliance, and order fulfillment performance
• Serve as the procurement point of contact for cross-functional business partners
• Own sourcing and supplier management for assigned categories including indirect materials, services, and CapEx
• Lead negotiations for key vendor contracts including terms, pricing, and service levels
• Identify and qualify new suppliers, including onboarding and compliance activities
• Build relationships with strategic vendors and drive continuous improvement and value creation
• Manage procurement activities for capital projects including construction, equipment, and infrastructure
• Coordinate with stakeholders in Facilities, Operations, Legal, and Quality for project planning, installation readiness, and supplier qualification
• Track procurement milestones and supplier readiness against project timelines and budget
• Design and implement scalable procurement processes, SOPs, and internal workflows
• Identify system and reporting needs to improve visibility, compliance, and cycle time
• Support the development of procurement KPIs and dashboards for functional performance
• Contribute to future hiring and mentoring of procurement team members as the function scales

Benefits

• Stock options for all full-time incoming team members!
• 83-100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for team members (medical [including HSA and FSA], dental, and vision)
• Pet insurance for your furry family members!
• Unlimited PTO
• Company-sponsored learning & development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees