Procurement Contract Analyst
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- This is a hybrid role. Candidates must reside within one hour of Oceanside, CA 92056, and be available to work on-site 2–3 days per week.
- Contract Management & Compliance
- Draft, review, and administer supplier contracts, amendments, and renewals.
- Ensure all agreements comply with food safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintain accurate contract records and monitor expiration dates to prevent lapses.
- Procurement Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze supplier performance metrics (cost, quality, delivery timelines).
- Conduct cost-benefit and risk assessments for new and existing contracts.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly procurement reports
- Vendor Relations & Negotiation
- Serve as liaison between internal teams and suppliers for contractual matters.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and service-level agreements to maximize ROI.
- Support onboarding new vendors, ensuring all documentation (e.g., HACCP plans, audits, certifications) is complete.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations, Quality, and Finance to align procurement strategies with production needs.
- Assist in resolving contract disputes and supply chain disruptions.
- All other duties as assigned
- May perform similar and incidental duties as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5+ years of procurement or contract management experience, ideally in food & beverage manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of food safety compliance (FDA, SQF, BRC, HACCP).
- Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience (NetSuite preferred).
- Proficiency in English (written and verbal) for drafting contracts, negotiating terms, and communicating with internal teams.
- Additional language skills (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin) to support international vendor relationships and global sourcing initiatives.
- Advanced knowledge of NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms for contract and procurement workflows.
- Ability to interpret spend data, supplier KPIs, and create dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
- Familiarity with CLM software for tracking and compliance.
- Identifying opportunities for savings without compromising quality.
- Assessing supplier reliability and contingency planning.
- Coordinating cross-functional initiatives and timelines.
- Skilled in securing favorable terms while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Ability to resolve disputes and mitigate supply chain risks quickly.
- Clear, professional interaction with internal teams and external vendors.
- Ability to interpret complex contract terms and assess financial implications.
- Skilled in root cause analysis for supply chain disruptions and vendor performance issues.
- Ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at prioritizing tasks based on business impact and urgency.
- Ability to enforce compliance without compromising relationships.
- Consistently acts in the company’s best interest while maintaining fairness in negotiations.
- Protects sensitive supplier and pricing information from unauthorized disclosure.
- Ensures all procurement activities align with regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, SQF) and internal policies.
- Maintains clear documentation and communication to avoid conflicts of interest.
- Takes ownership of actions and decisions, especially in contract execution and vendor relationships.
- Understands and enforces anti-bribery and ethical sourcing practices.
- Regular contact with corporate cross-functional partners, manufacturing team members, and the leadership team.
- Occasional contact with vendors.
- Operates in a high-volume food and beverage manufacturing setting where priorities can shift quickly.
- Requires precision in contract review and compliance documentation.
- Heavy use of ERP systems (NetSuite or similar), procurement analytics tools, and digital contract management platforms.
- Primarily sedentary role requiring extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional lifting of files, binders, or small office equipment (typically under 20 lbs.).
- May involve occasional travel to vendor sites, manufacturing facilities, or industry events.
- Ability to read detailed contracts, spreadsheets, and communicate effectively via phone, video calls, and in-person meetings.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other ancillary benefits
- Matching 401k
- Vacation, sick and holiday time off
- Free juice!
- $90,000 - $100,000 DOE
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