Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Full time role in Austin, TX

Overview

Maev is a wellness brand reimagining daily nutrition for dogs. Our first product reinvents dog food -- what it looks like, how it’s made, and who it’s designed for. We’re a team of entrepreneurs, consumer culture fanatics, and food enthusiasts who are obsessed with design and radical innovation in this old industry. We’re a fast growing team, passionate about building a meaningful brand, changing the way we nourish our beloved pets, and supporting others on our close-knit team of good people. But, there's a lot more work to be done, and we're excited to be growing a team of motivated humans that are up for the challenge.

With over 90 million dogs in the US, strong industry CAGR, an increased focus on nutrition, and traditional kibble losing market share due to lack of brand loyalty and poor quality, Maev is incredibly well-positioned to combine these strong industry tailwinds with a brand anchored in quality, transparency and emotional connection.

Maev has a deeply experienced leadership team with world-class talent to support this growth.

Role

In this role, the Procurement Manager will be responsible for all procurement related activities across our hero products, contributing to production and procurement planning, procurement strategy, and inventory management. This is an opportunity for a talented procurement manager to build a first class procurement function at an emerging brand. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Manager of Procurement and Quality, and have significant growth opportunities. You will be building out new supply chain systems, processes, and tools used to plan within our existing & future supply chain & will be critical in scaling the supply chain to meet the needs of the business.

Our ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, structured & organized, results-oriented, a creative problem solver, adept at balancing multiple priorities, loves numbers & data, is intellectually curious, and communicates clearly & concisely. People know you as a do-er, if they hand you a project, you will make it happen. You have a strong bias for action, are never satisfied with the status quo, and are excited & motivated by the rewards & challenges of quickly scaling a high-growth company.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement: Execute on day to day procurement activities including the full purchase order lifecycle, inventory management, and new vendor onboarding.
• Process Development: Build out best in class procurement processes to ensure the procurement function keeps pace with company growth in a fast growing start up.
• Strategic Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers that align with Maev’s quality standards, pricing objectives, and strategic roadmap. Continuously assess market trends and supplier capabilities to optimize sourcing strategies.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential suppliers. Collaborate with suppliers to drive innovation, quality improvement, and cost reduction initiatives. Resolve supplier issues promptly and effectively.
• Cost Optimization: Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising product quality or delivery timelines. Analyze procurement data to identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement process.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including supply chain, finance, marketing, and product development teams, to align procurement strategies with business objectives. Communicate effectively to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the procurement process.Collaborate and proactively communicate with external partners to ensure sufficient and on time supply for production runs.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs). Address performance issues proactively and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain operational excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• BA/BS degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience in supply chain (in procurement with a brand utilizing contract manufacturing partners, CPG brand experience preferred)
• Proven track record of successful supplier relationship management, and cost savings initiatives.
• Strong attention to detail & accuracy; highly organized
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, critical thinking, ability to use data to develop an opinion
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to work in a fluid, fast-paced environment
• Strong excel skills
• Strong team player with sense of ownership & pride in performance and its impact on company’s success, phenomenal collaborator
• Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement

About You

• You are analytical and creative by nature.
• You embody ownership and execution at all levels.
• You are adaptable and flexible to the changing business needs but also laser-focused at being able to execute responsibilities.
• You are energized by difficult and ambiguous problem spaces.
• You take on obstacles with determination and excitement.
• You pride yourself on personally making an impact on a business’ trajectory.
• Your past employers and teammates will say, “[insert your name] will be the most impactful hire you ever make.”
• You can manage up and self identify
• Lastly, and most importantly, you are insatiably curious, kind and empathic. Your worldview is not insular, but expansive. You are ready to do something meaningful and impactful. And above all, you love to learn and get things done.