Lead sourcing and supplier management for raw materials and packaging. Drive cost-reduction initiatives and collaborate with R&D and Operations.
Blueland is revolutionizing conventional cleaning and personal care products to eliminate the need for single-use plastic packaging, while prioritizing the planet and people. We believe that we should be able to have a clean home without sacrificing a clean planet and that sustainable choices should be effective, convenient, and affordable. We also believe that businesses need to be reconstructed to consider all stakeholders, not just profit.
We are a science-driven company with a pipeline of proprietary products that started with our cleaning sprays and hand soap (we hold over 40 patents and patents pending worldwide). To date, we’ve already helped divert more than 1 billion single-use plastic bottles from landfills and waterways. We were the 2nd fastest growing direct-to-consumer in 2020, and have built an engaged, passionate community of close to 1M+ person community. We’re proud to be a Certified B Corp - recognized for meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. We’re also Climate Neutral Certified along with many other certifications that help hold us accountable on our commitments to optimize our products for environmental and human health.
Blueland was featured on the Season 11 premiere of Shark Tank, securing an investment by Kevin O’Leary. Blueland is well-funded by top tier venture capital firms as well as notable investors including Gwyneth Paltrow, Justin Timberlake and founders of Sweetgreen, Thrive Market, Honest Company, Rent the Runway, and Bonobos. We’ve been featured across top tier outlets such as the New York Times, Fast Company, TechCrunch, VOGUE, Wall Street Journal, Inc., and more.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and supplier management for the Blueland product portfolio. Reporting to the Director of Procurement and Technical Services, this role will be responsible for leading the sourcing strategy for all raw material ingredients and packaging spend. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the CPG industry and experience procuring raw materials, packaging, and contract manufacturing for household cleaning goods.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for raw materials, including ingredients, and packaging
- Conduct market analysis to identify new suppliers, mitigate risks, and uncover cost-saving opportunities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to ensure optimal value
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and scorecards
- Drive cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and service standards
- Collaborate with R&D and Operations on value engineering projects and alternative sourcing
- Partner with Supply Planning to align purchasing with demand forecasts and production schedules
- Ensure all sourcing activities comply with internal policies, industry regulations, ethical sourcing, and environmental and sustainability goals
- Work closely with Quality, Regulatory, R&D, and Marketing teams on product launches and reformulations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering or Science related field
- 5 years of procurement experience in the CPG industry, ideally with exposure to cleaning, household, or personal care products
- Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
- Understanding of regulatory and environmental considerations for cleaning chemicals and packaging
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$110,000
We prioritize our planet and our people. In addition to salary compensation, we offer various other benefits to ensure our team members can be their best self, both in and outside of work. Benefits for full time roles include: health benefits, stock options, generous paid time off, paid holidays, paid civic engagement days, paid parental leave, 401k (employee contribution), professional development stipends, remote work reimbursements, various discounts to like-minded companies and more.
At Blueland we believe in order to build a better future and planet, we must advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. We are proud to have assembled a diverse team and strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification.
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