Sourcing & Operations Manager

At Yerba Madre, we’re building more than beverages, we’re building a movement rooted in community, sustainability, and connection. The Sourcing Manager will lead all sourcing activities for ingredients, raw materials, and packaging across Yerba Madre’s North American supply chain. As the Sourcing Manager, you will develop category strategies, identify and qualify suppliers, negotiate commercial terms, manage cost and risk, and maintain strong supplier relationships aligned with Yerba Madre’s commitments to Organic, Non‑GMO, Fair for Life (FFL), and Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) standards.

PLEASE NOTE***The position is based in Yerba Madre’s Vibrant Oakland, CA office, min 3 days a week

How You'll Help:

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Lead sourcing strategy, category roadmaps, and annual planning for all raw materials, ingredients, and packaging categories.
• Develop supplier selection, qualification, and evaluation criteria based on quality, service, cost, risk, sustainability, and compliance requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers that support Yerba Madre’s growth, cost targets, and certification commitments (Organic, Non‑GMO, FFL, ROC).
• Conduct RFPs/RFQs, perform cost analyses, benchmark markets, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Supplier Relationship Management

• Negotiate commercial contracts, pricing, SLAs, supply agreements, and quality expectations.
• Lead supplier performance management, including scorecards, business reviews, corrective actions, and development plans.
• Build long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers ensuring transparency, responsible sourcing, and supply chain resiliency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Quality on supplier approvals, audits, documentation, and traceability requirements.
• Collaborate with Planning and Production to forecast supply needs and mitigate risk.
• Support sustainability, ethical sourcing, traceability, and industry certifications across the supply base.

Process & Systems Management

• Manage 1–2 team members; coach and develop skills in sourcing analytics, negotiation, systems use, compliance, and professional communication.
• Maintain accurate procurement data in NetSuite, including item records, costing, approved suppliers, and purchasing documentation.
• Lead cost updates, change controls, and supplier documentation management.

What You’ll Provide:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing within CPG, food, beverage, natural products, or similar.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with NetSuite and advanced Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, analytics).

 

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience sourcing ingredients or packaging within organic, natural, functional foods/beverages, supplements, or botanicals.
• Knowledge of Organic, Non‑GMO, Fair for Life, and Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) standards.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or related credentials.

How you’ll be successful in this role:

Continuous Learning

Demonstrates curiosity, proactively seeks new knowledge, and consistently improves sourcing, category management, and analytical capabilities. Stays current on market trends, supplier innovations, and regulatory updates relevant to ingredients, packaging, and sustainability standards.