Sr. Manager Procurement

ABOUT OLIPOPAt OLIPOP, we’re on a mission to positively impact consumer health at scale. And we’re doing it through something simple: soda. But not just any soda, a new kind of soda: one that’s delicious, refreshing, and actually good for you.This mission is deeply personal for our CEO, Co-Founder, and Formulator, Ben Goodwin. Like many of us, Ben grew up consuming the Standard American Diet: lots of soda and processed foods that prioritized convenience over nutrition. But at 14, he took his health into his own hands. After making significant changes to his nutrition and exercise, he lost 50 pounds and saw a transformation in his energy, mood, and emotional clarity.Those changes sparked a deep curiosity about the connection between nutrition and health. Ben became a relentless student of the gut microbiome and the ways it supports overall wellness. The more he discovered, the more passionate he became about finding credible, science-backed ways to make consumer health accessible to everyone.The mission was clear. The vehicle? Less so. After exploring the possibilities, Ben landed on an unexpected yet familiar choice: soda. It was something he loved as a kid, and he knew millions shared that same nostalgia. But this wouldn’t be just any soda. With most Americans falling short on daily fiber, Ben set out to create a version with more fiber and less sugar, one that was perfectly balanced. The result? A deliciously refreshing soda with 6 to 9 grams of fiber and 2 to 5 grams of sugar, delivering science-backed benefits without sacrificing the classic taste people crave.In 2018, the first OLIPOP cans hit the shelves, bringing Ben’s vision to life with a functional soda that anyone could enjoy. And by reimagining soda, we’re also reshaping culture. That means creating products that support health for all and building a business grounded in humanistic values: empathy, integrity, and a belief in better for everyone. From the ingredients we source to the culture we foster, we’re committed to proving that business (and beverage!) can be a force for good, and that soda has the power to bring people together.So join us, and let’s write a new American soda story together. One we can all feel good about. One OLIPOP at a time.THE ROLEThe Senior Manager, Procurement plays a critical role on the Supply Chain team, responsible for defining and driving procurement strategy across ingredients and raw materials to support both core business operations and innovation initiatives. This role owns end-to-end sourcing, supplier management, and procurement processes—ensuring supply continuity, cost optimization, and alignment with company growth objectives.This leader partners cross-functionally with R&D, Quality/Regulatory, Materials Planning, Finance, Sustainability, and Legal to shape sourcing strategies, assess tradeoffs, and deliver data-driven recommendations that inform key business decisions. The Senior Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution while proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities across a dynamic supply environment.RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Sourcing & Supplier StrategyOwn and lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing strategy and implementation across key ingredient and raw material categoriesDrive supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, selection, and performance management, ensuring alignment to cost, quality, and continuity objectivesDevelop and present annual contracting strategies, including clear articulation of assumptions, risks, and tradeoffs to inform business decision-makingEstablish and optimize supplier portfolio strategy, including primary and backup supplier coverage for critical ingredientsLead supplier lifecycle and governance processes, including onboarding, vendor/material setup, and supplier documentation (e.g., NDA, MSA execution)New Product Development (NPD) LeadershipOwn procurement strategy and execution for innovation initiatives, ensuring timely sourcing of ingredients to meet development and commercialization timelinesGuide supplier selection decisions for new products, balancing speed, risk, cost, and scalability considerationsPartner closely with R&D to enable successful trials and ensure ingredient readiness for product launchEnsure robust tracking, visibility, and risk management across all NPD sourcing workstreamsSupply Planning & Cross-Functional LeadershipLead alignment with Materials Planning on demand forecasting and supplier commitments to ensure continuity of supply across all production needsServe as a key decision partner to cross-functional stakeholders, providing clear recommendations, escalating risks, and driving resolutionPartner with Quality/Regulatory and QA to define and uphold supplier quality standards, resolve escalations, and ensure complianceOwn internal communication of supply status, constraints, and mitigation plans, enabling proactive decision-makingMar