Strategic Procurement Manager

Job Description: • Lead demand planning and forecasting processes to ensure accurate alignment between production needs, sales projections, and inventory levels. • Develop and maintain a long-range materials forecast to support optimal inventory turns, weeks-on-hand targets, and business growth objectives. • Negotiate with suppliers on forecasting requirements, availability, pricing, freight (including international), and terms and conditions of sale. • Negotiate and implement supplier plans, contracts, and agreements in accordance with Botanic Tonics’ objectives, policies, and procedures. • Understand, track, and forecast key cost drivers and market conditions that may impact supply continuity and financial performance; develop contingency plans as needed. • Proactively collaborate with Production, Distribution, Quality Assurance, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and suppliers to ensure cross-functional alignment on demand plans, service levels, and supply readiness. • Build and maintain strategic vendor relationships that support scalable growth and reliable forecasting visibility. • Coordinate cross-functional planning efforts to ensure timely purchasing execution and inventory optimization. • Develop and maintain records, spreadsheets, and documentation to support forecasting, supplier performance tracking, and purchasing activities. • Identify, develop, and execute cost-saving opportunities while maintaining supply continuity and quality standards. • Manage and resolve product supply issues, including root-cause identification and long-term corrective actions. • Prepare monthly market updates for all commodity items, including implications for cost forecasts and supplier strategy. • Manage inventory performance by monitoring inventory turns, weeks on hand, and safety stock levels to meet Botanic Tonics’ financial and operational goals. Requirements: • Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or related field • 5+ years’ experience in food and beverage purchasing • Strong demand planning and inventory forecasting experience preferred • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including ownership • Self-starter with strong prioritization skills and goal orientation • Strong negotiation skills Benefits: • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans • 401k Match • Family Leave • PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule Apply tot his job