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Botanic Tonics · 4 days ago

Strategic Procurement Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Botanic Tonics is committed to providing unique kava products designed to enhance well-being. The Strategic Procurement Manager will develop and lead the Purchasing Department, focusing on optimizing purchasing strategies and ensuring the acquisition of high-quality materials while maintaining accurate demand planning and inventory forecasting.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementDemand PlanningInventory ForecastingMicrosoft OfficeNegotiation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsSelf-starterGoal Orientation