Reed's Inc.® is an innovative company and category leader that provides the world with high quality, premium and naturally bold™ better-for-you beverages. Established in 1989, Reed's Inc.® is a leader in craft beverages under the Reed's®, Virgil's® and Flying Cauldron™ brand names. The company's beverages are now sold in over 40,000 stores nationwide.
Job Summary
Reed's Inc. is seeking an experienced and proactive Procurement Manager to oversee the sourcing, procurement, and distribution of ingredients and packaging materials for all our products. This hands-on role operates in a fast-paced environment and requires a detail-oriented professional with a forward-thinking mindset. As a key member of the Operations team, you will collaborate across departments-including Planning, Marketing, and Finance-and communicate effectively at all organizational levels. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, this position demands strategic vision, excellent negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of procurement best practices to optimize our supply chain, scale our business, and achieve margin and quality goals.
Key Responsibilities
Foster and expand partnerships with ingredient and packaging vendors that meet the company's quality, cost, and sustainability standards.
Provide vendors with monthly, quarterly, and annual projections to ensure alignment.
Work closely with the production scheduling team to forecast requirements and maintain optimal inventory levels.
Implement and manage inventory monitoring systems to prevent shortages or surplus stock.
Analyze supply chain effectiveness, vendor risk, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and audits to ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
Leverage in-depth knowledge of U.S. and global beverage supply chains to proactively secure supply agreements that ensure consistent inventory at optimal costs.
Oversee the procurement of freight services, optimizing logistics to balance cost and delivery efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably within the beverage or food manufacturing industry.
Strong relationship development, communication, and analytical skills.
Prior experience working with co-packers and contract manufacturers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate excellent judgement and escalate issues as needed
Aptitude for managing multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring proper follow through
Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.