Opply · 1 day ago
Procurement Executive - Tech Scale Up
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expOpply is a rapidly growing VC-backed startup that has expanded to the US, focusing on automating the ingredient ordering process for consumer goods brands. As a Procurement Executive, you will play a key role in expanding the supplier network and ingredient categories, driving revenue growth and margin performance through supplier negotiations and relationship building.
E-CommerceInformation ServicesSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Identify and onboard new Suppliers whose ingredients can be sold through Opply, expanding category coverage and revenue
Source and compare Supplier quotes in response to Buyer demand, ensuring pricing and terms support profitable orders and deliver value to customers
Negotiate core commercial terms with Suppliers, including pricing and minimum order quantities
Present Buyers with clear, competitive Supplier options to support quote-to-order conversion
Focus on sourcing Suppliers and structuring deals that allow Opply to generate margin while remaining competitive
Support the conversion of sourcing activity into repeatable orders on the platform
Collect and maintain essential technical and compliance information from Suppliers, including product specifications and certifications
Support compliance with Buyer requirements such as Organic certification and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative)–recognised standards, ensuring Suppliers are order-ready
Act as a key point of contact for Suppliers during onboarding and trading
Track Supplier pricing, availability, and certification coverage to inform category expansion decisions
Track supplier performance like OTIF to ensure strong performance
Qualification
Required
1–3 years' experience in the food or beverage industry, ideally in a role involving suppliers, sourcing, procurement, or commercial operations
Exposure to working with ingredient Suppliers and handling Supplier pricing, quotes, or product information
Basic understanding of food industry requirements, such as product specifications, certifications (e.g. Organic, GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative)–recognised standards), and compliance documentation
Strong commercial awareness, with an interest in pricing, margins, and supplier negotiations
Comfortable managing multiple Supplier conversations and coordinating quotes in a fast-moving environment
Clear, confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with external Suppliers
Hands-on and execution-focused, you're comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting things done
Detail-oriented, with a sharp eye for anything that doesn't look right
Proactive and accountable, you take ownership of problems and see them through to resolution
Commercially curious, with an interest in suppliers, pricing, and how good sourcing drives growth
Comfortable juggling multiple conversations and workstreams in a fast-moving environment
Clear, professional communicator with suppliers and internal teams alike
Collaborative and pragmatic, you work well with others and focus on finding solutions, not blockers
Benefits
33 days holiday a year (inc. public holidays)
Regular global retreats to meet the whole team
Flexible working hours & hybrid/remote working
Office hubs in UK and US
Benefits allowance for things like gyms, health care, and wellness
Regular team socials
Company
Opply
Opply digitizes supply chain for food and beverage brands globally.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$4M2022-06-15Seed· $4M
Leadership Team
Kerr Horn
Commercial Executive
Recent News
2025-02-25
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