Supply Chain Manager

About the role

The Supply Chain Manager will oversee sourcing, supplier management, and procurement strategy for Javvy's product portfolio. This role will also partner closely with Operations, Finance, Planning, R&D, and Quality to build scalable sourcing strategies that support Javvy's rapid growth.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Manage sourcing and procurement activities across Javvy’s full bill of materials, including raw materials, packaging, and finished goods
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships focused on quality, reliability, scalability, and long-term partnership
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to improve cost structure, operational flexibility, and supply resilience
• Lead supplier negotiations including pricing, contracts, MOQs, lead times, payment terms, and service levels
• Partner with suppliers on capacity planning to support demand growth and supply continuity
• Support network optimization initiatives across suppliers, co-manufacturers, and logistics partners
• Cost Optimization & Business Strategy
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with company financial goals, margin targets, and operational priorities
• Understand key business and P&L drivers and translate them into procurement and supplier strategies
• Maintain pricing analysis, spend reporting, and supplier performance metrics to support forecasting and budgeting
• Drive cost savings initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across sourcing categories
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with Operations and Planning teams to ensure supply continuity and appropriate inventory levels
• Collaborate with R&D and Quality teams to qualify new ingredients, packaging components, finished goods suppliers, and product changes
• Support innovation and new product launches through supplier coordination and sourcing execution
• Ensure suppliers meet regulatory, food safety, and quality standards
• Process Improvement & Procurement Operations
• Improve procurement workflows, documentation, systems, and supplier management processes as the business scales
• Build and maintain supplier scorecards and KPI tracking
• Support procurement and inventory management systems, including NetSuite
• Establish scalable best practices around vendor management, sourcing operations, and procurement planning

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or vendor management experience
• Experience managing sourcing across multiple categories including raw materials, packaging, finished goods, or components
• Strong supplier management and negotiation experience with a track record of driving cost savings and operational improvements
• Strong understanding of business financials and P&L drivers, with the ability to translate financial goals into sourcing strategy
• Experience working within high-growth companies across industries such as CPG, food & beverage, consumer products, tech, consumer electronics, supplements, or other fast-scaling brands
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Experience managing RFQs, contracts, supplier onboarding, and vendor performance
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement tools; NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Effective cross-functional collaborator with strong ownership and follow-through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• Professional certifications in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management (e.g., APICS CPIM, Professional in Supply Chain Management (PSCM)) are a plus

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for employees (Family coverage available at employee cost)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive Salary
• Parental Leave
• Free Access to Javvy Products
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Collaborative, Fast-Paced Start-Up Environment
• Equal Opportunity Employer