Purchasing Manager Job at Botrista, San Francisco, CA

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  • Botrista
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

About Us:

At Botrista, we are transforming beverage culture with intuitive drink-making technology guided by Nature herself. By allowing restaurants to easily expand menus without added complexity, we’re driving incremental growth with the push of a button.

Awarded as one of the Best California Startups in 2023, our beverage solution has created a new industry category, universally applicable to any cuisine, demographic, and business. Our machines are being rapidly deployed around the country for customers to experience & enjoy.

We deliver a world of flavors at your fingertips by sourcing top-tier ingredients from around the globe. Thanks to valuable data collected through our integrated CloudBar system, we easily guide our partners through their drink menu innovation.

Each drink is crafted by nature, and perfected by innovation - we’d love to have you be a part of it.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Purchasing Manager to oversee our procurement operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing suppliers, products, negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing practices that align with our business objectives. This role requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments to maintain seamless supply chain operations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement purchasing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and efficiency.
  • Conduct or review cost analysis by assessing material, labor, and overhead costs incurred in the production and finished products.
  • Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to for profitable and favorable terms and costs
  • Develop relationships and needs with suppliers and implement purchasing and contract(NDA,MPA) management instructions.
  • Drive cross-functional teams to optimize the organization of identifying efficiency issues, develop solutions, and implement changes.
  • Drive operational readiness of suppliers, including purchase order readiness, planning long-term forecast, capacity plans, and clear to build.
  • Analyze daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages.
  • Work closely with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve operational issues and maintain strong relationships.
  • Administer payment flows and maintain accurate records using systems and data sheets.
  • Analyze vendor performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency and operational processes.
  • Execute risk management and crisis protocols to address potential vendor and purchasing issues.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field preferred.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and inventory management software.
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills. 
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to travel frequently within the U.S. as required to visit suppliers. 20-30% is required

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of experience in purchasing management.
  • Knowledge of market research, data analysis, and purchasing best practices.
  • Has experience working on the supplier side, and has expertise in product development for custom product

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $110,000

Plus bonus and stock options

Benefits

  •  Fully company-paid Medical and 99% company-paid Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 15 days Paid Time Off, 7 sick days, 14 holidays, Wellness Benefits, Cell Phone and Internet reimbursement, 401K
  •  Beautiful new SF office with outdoor rooftop workspace
  • Free beverages with our Bot, snacks, and Wednesday lunches

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Outdoor,

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