Sourcing Manager - Raw Materials

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Full Time Regular Management Eugene, OR, US

2 days ago Requisition

Title of Role:
Sourcing Manager
- Raw Materials

Department:
Sourcing

East West Tea is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Raw Materials Sourcing Manager to join our Sourcing team!

The Raw Materials Sourcing Manager will support the North America sourcing team, steward authentic relationships and lead strategy across a global supply chain of spices, herbs, flavors, extracts and botanicals.

WHO WE ARE:

We are the well-being company that exists to inspire and enhance everyday life through trust and good will. Our guiding principles, beliefs, and philosophies shape our identity. They are the essence of our culture and define how we do what we do.

We are Intentional – we chose to lead with positive intent. Mindful – we are present and aware of how we show up in the world. People – we value and respect all people and communities. Authentic – we are real and transparent with everything we do. Committed – we are committed to quality products while sustaining our planet. Trust – we consistently align our words with our actions.

OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU:

• We have exceptional wellbeing-focused benefits including health, dental, vision and alternative care, life and disability insurance, retirement, paid time off, company picnics, social activities, and a surprise every so often! Who doesn’t love a surprise?
• This position is located in Eugene, Oregon with a work from home option that provides the opportunity to work outside the office up to two days per week.
• We work in a LEED certified facility which prioritizes the planet in our daily operations and optimizes our employee experience while at work.
• We prioritize sustainability as a business by embedding it into our values, our strategic priorities, our decision-making, and our resource allocations.
• Our Nourish Market provides employees subsidized healthy lunch and snack options.
• We commit to our purpose in every aspect of our culture.
• We have employees that are committed to “Doing Good” in our community and around the world.
• We are a growing company with products that customers love.
• We believe in investing in you and your growth and development.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN:

Strategy & Leadership 70% of time

• Serve North American Procurement team as first level of escalation for issue resolution
• Synthesize data from multiple inputs to drive price forecasting, negotiations, and data informed decisions
• Collaborate with cross functional partners to develop short and medium term supply chain strategies to minimize risk and ensure continuity of supply
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to drive meaningful continuous improvement including material performance, operational throughput, and vendor relationships

Operational & Reporting 30% of time

• Develop and utilize reporting tools to track achievement against supply chain KPI’s
• Ensure KPI’s are met for Inventory, COGs, Transparency, Sustainability, among others
• Monitor and report stock levels to minimize risk related to formula transitions and aging materials
• Lead and/or facilitate comprehensive supplier reviews to drive supplier performance, enhance strategic relationships and promote 2-way sharing of actionable insights

Order Administration + Regulatory Compliance 50% of time

• Deliver regulatory compliance against GMPs, quality specifications, organic standards, and dietary supplement regulations
• Effectively mitigate risk to prevent supply interruptions while maintaining appropriate inventory levels
• Reliably complete order administration to ensure accurate and on-time delivery
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