Strategic Procurement Manager

Job Description:• Lead demand planning and forecasting processes to ensure accurate alignment between production needs, sales projections, and inventory levels. • Develop and maintain a long-range materials forecast to support optimal inventory turns, weeks-on-hand targets, and business growth objectives. • Negotiate with suppliers on forecasting requirements, availability, pricing, freight (including international), and terms and conditions of sale. • Negotiate and implement supplier plans, contracts, and agreements in accordance with Botanic Tonics’ objectives, policies, and procedures.• Understand, track, and forecast key cost drivers and market conditions that may impact supply continuity and financial performance; develop contingency plans as needed. • Proactively collaborate with Production, Distribution, Quality Assurance, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and suppliers to ensure cross-functional alignment on demand plans, service levels, and supply readiness. • Build and maintain strategic vendor relationships that support scalable growth and reliable forecasting visibility. • Coordinate cross-functional planning efforts to ensure timely purchasing execution and inventory optimization.• Develop and maintain records, spreadsheets, and documentation to support forecasting, supplier performance tracking, and purchasing activities. • Identify, develop, and execute cost-saving opportunities while maintaining supply continuity and quality standards. • Manage and resolve product supply issues, including root-cause identification and long-term corrective actions. • Prepare monthly market updates for all commodity items, including implications for cost forecasts and supplier strategy. • Manage inventory performance by monitoring inventory turns, weeks on hand, and safety stock levels to meet Botanic Tonics’ financial and operational goals.Requirements:• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or related field• 5+ years’ experience in food and beverage purchasing• Strong demand planning and inventory forecasting experience preferred• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including ownership• Self-starter with strong prioritization skills and goal orientation• Strong negotiation skillsBenefits:• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans• 401k Match• Family Leave• PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule Apply tot his job