UPSIDE Foods · 2 days ago
Senior Purchasing Manager
Emeryville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $195K/yr
8+ years expUPSIDE Foods, based in Berkeley, CA, is pioneering the production of cultivated meat, poultry, and seafood from real animal cells. They are seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations, manage strategic sourcing initiatives, and develop processes to support long-term scalability during a critical growth phase.
Alternative ProteinFood and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and PoultryOrganic FoodSustainability
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Stock options for all full-time incoming team members!
83-100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for team members (medical [including HSA and FSA], dental, and vision)
Pet insurance for your furry family members!
Unlimited PTO
Company-sponsored learning & development opportunities
Company
UPSIDE Foods
UPSIDE Foods is a food tech company that produces and grows sustainable cultured meat.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$581MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureDFJ ElementSOSV
2023-06-21Grant
2022-04-21Series C· $400M
2020-01-22Series B· $161M
Leadership Team
Uma Valeti
CEO/Founder
Amy Chen
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
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2025-12-29
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