Sourcing and Procurement Manager

Vale Concepts•Seattle, WA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Vale is a Seattle startup that aims to make matcha accessible through technology, automation, and hospitality. The company sources tea from established growers in Japan and is beginning to grow tea on Whidbey Island. Its products and experiences include cafes, mobile matcha bars, at-home products, and technology. The Sourcing and Procurement Manager will execute Vale’s end-to-end supply chain strategy. Based full-time on-site at the Seattle logistics hub, this person will lead procurement of ingredients, materials, supplies, and consumables for production facilities, field operations, cafes, and bars, and support equipment and indirect sourcing as needed. The role combines strategic sourcing and supplier management with hands-on purchasing at the buyer level as the company grows. Occasional travel to local field operations, vendors, and new markets outside the area may be required.

Requirements

3–6+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management experience, specifically in hospitality, beverage, or food manufacturing.
Ability to work full-time on-site at Vale’s Seattle logistics hub.
Proven experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating vendor contracts.
Experience managing supplier master data.
Proficiency with inventory management software and ERP systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace.
Strong analytical thinking and excellent communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-unit operational environment.
Willingness and ability to handle hands-on purchasing at the buyer level as the company grows.

Nice To Haves

Startup experience in sourcing and procurement is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and execute end-to-end sourcing and purchasing of ingredients, specialty bar products, packaging, supplies, and operational consumables.
Manage inventory levels at the Seattle hub and coordinate distribution to regional locations to prevent stockouts and minimize waste.
Partner with the warehouse, commissary kitchen, and field operations to ensure inventory accuracy and control.
Coordinate logistics and delivery schedules among local and national suppliers, the central production facility, and field operations, including cafes and bars.
Identify, vet, and onboard suppliers, distributors, and equipment manufacturers that meet Vale Concepts’ quality and sustainability standards.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and service-level agreements to secure the best total cost of ownership.
Regularly evaluate vendor performance based on delivery accuracy, quality, reliability, and price stability.
Analyze spending and demand patterns and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising product quality or brand integrity.
Monitor market trends and supply chain risks, including ingredient seasonality and regional freight fluctuations, and develop mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with Culinary, field operations, marketing, and supply chain teams to support menu development, product testing, and new location rollouts.
Maintain accurate purchase, pricing history, inventory, supplier contract, and certificate of analysis (COA) records using a procurement ERP.