Senior Purchasing Manager

About this job

: 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. Responsibilities include :

Procurement Operations & Execution 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

Strategic Sourcing & Category Oversight 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

CapEx & Project-Based Procurement 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

Procurement Process & Team Development 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

About you :

• 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

Compensation Range : $170,000 - $195,000

UPSIDE Foods is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Our company-wide mission is to create a product for everyone, so we are deeply committed to having teams and leaders that reflect this mission.