Suja Life · 18 hours ago
Procurement Contract Analyst
Oceanside, California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expSuja Life is a company focused on the food and beverage industry, and they are seeking a Procurement Contract Analyst to manage supplier contracts and ensure compliance. The role involves analyzing supplier performance, negotiating terms, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with production needs.
HospitalityFood and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and administer supplier contracts, amendments, and renewals
Ensure all agreements comply with food safety regulations and company policies
Maintain accurate contract records and monitor expiration dates to prevent lapses
Analyze supplier performance metrics (cost, quality, delivery timelines)
Conduct cost-benefit and risk assessments for new and existing contracts
Prepare monthly and quarterly procurement reports
Serve as liaison between internal teams and suppliers for contractual matters
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and service-level agreements to maximize ROI
Support onboarding new vendors, ensuring all documentation (e.g., HACCP plans, audits, certifications) is complete
Partner with Operations, Quality, and Finance to align procurement strategies with production needs
Assist in resolving contract disputes and supply chain disruptions
May perform similar and incidental duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of procurement or contract management experience, ideally in food & beverage manufacturing
A minimum of 3+ years of experience in the CPG industry is required
Strong knowledge of food safety compliance (FDA, SQF, BRC, HACCP)
Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience (NetSuite preferred)
Proficiency in English (written and verbal) for drafting contracts, negotiating terms, and communicating with internal teams
Additional language skills (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin) to support international vendor relationships and global sourcing initiatives
Advanced knowledge of NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms for contract and procurement workflows
Ability to interpret spend data, supplier KPIs, and create dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
Familiarity with CLM software for tracking and compliance
Identifying opportunities for savings without compromising quality
Assessing supplier reliability and contingency planning
Coordinating cross-functional initiatives and timelines
Skilled in securing favorable terms while maintaining strong supplier relationships
Ability to resolve disputes and mitigate supply chain risks quickly
Clear, professional interaction with internal teams and external vendors
Ability to interpret complex contract terms and assess financial implications
Skilled in root cause analysis for supply chain disruptions and vendor performance issues
Ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Skilled at prioritizing tasks based on business impact and urgency
Ability to enforce compliance without compromising relationships
Consistently acts in the company's best interest while maintaining fairness in negotiations
Protects sensitive supplier and pricing information from unauthorized disclosure
Ensures all procurement activities align with regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, SQF) and internal policies
Maintains clear documentation and communication to avoid conflicts of interest
Takes ownership of actions and decisions, especially in contract execution and vendor relationships
Understands and enforces anti-bribery and ethical sourcing practices
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other ancillary benefits
Matching 401k
Vacation, sick and holiday time off
Free juice!
Company
Suja Life
Suja is a producer of cold-pressed juices that help people transform their lives through conscious nutrition.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$47.22MKey Investors
Evolution Media
2021-07-13Acquired
2017-11-08Private Equity· $1.15M
2015-02-05Private Equity· $20M
Leadership Team
J
Jeff Pedersen
CFO
B
Bryan Riblett
Chief Innovation Officer
Recent News
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