Senior Procurement Analyst

Who Are We?

We are in the business of fresh. Fresh is more than a clean ingredient label or where we are sold. It is about creating fresh products out of a handmade pickle cart and flipping the script on how to build an amazing brand with a passionate fan base.

It is about sharing our fresh perspective, style, and values with the world. It is about punching above our weight class, shooting our shot, saying "yes" to big opportunities, and then figuring it out.

We are fearlessly passionate, authentic, and true to who we are.

Not bad for a pickle in a lawn chair.

Grillo’s Pickles is a Boston native and based company founded in 2008. Over the past 14 years, we have grown from selling our 100-year-old pickle recipe out of a handmade pickle cart on the streets of Boston to now a nationwide brand with passionate fans across all corners of the US.

We accredit our growth to our commitment to staying true to our roots and never straying away from the values that drive us.

These 5 values that drive us are :

Quality first. We can’t say we make the World’s Best Pickle if we don’t. Our brand is built entirely on delivering an incredible experience, one pickle at a time and the trust we earn from our customers and fans that keeps them coming back for more.

We’re committed to quality even if it’s harder, takes longer or costs more. We won’t cut corners or settle for less. And quality first is not just for our products but also applies to our people.

Hustle harder . Other brands might have bigger budgets, but we have heart, grit and resourcefulness and they’ve gotten us this far.

We do more with less. We think bolder and more creatively to overcome roadblocks and turn scrappy ideas into huge opportunities.

Respect & Dignity . When we started out, the people in the park were our first customers we didn’t care if they lived there, worked nearby or were just passing through our pickles brought them together.

Everyone’s welcome to be a part of this thing we’re building. We show everyone the same respect, honesty and kindness we would want shown to us.

Drive fast, take smart chances. The ability to listen to our fans, our partners and the market and react quickly lets us take advantage of unique opportunities that others can’t.

Being responsive, willing to take risks and embrace the unconventional approach is what sets us apart and will help us get and stay ahead of the competition.

These values are not only what drive us but also what we seek in all members at all levels in our company. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, why don’t you join our family?

Who Are You?

You are an authentic, dedicated, systematic problem solver who is highly motivated by the opportunity to take the growth of a fast-growing brand to the next level.

You don’t manage people or things; you lead them, you create them. You see problems to be solved as more than problems you see them as opportunities to be realized.

Your associates trust you and would use words like collaborative and creative to describe you. You model behaviors and activities that set a standard for those around you.

You care much more about getting the right things done than about who gets the credit for doing them. You are a get stuff done person who gets things done so fast, efficiently, and effectively that it usually surprises those around you.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Procurement Analyst (SPA) to join our team. Reporting to the VP of Procurement & Forecasting, this newly created position will be responsible for managing procurement processes, negotiating with suppliers, and optimizing our supply chain, to ensure cost effectiveness and quality standards.

Responsibilities include establishing and negotiating contracts, pricing, securing supply, and ordering raw materials, with a focus on packaging and ingredients.

A primary objective of this position is to ensure a consistent, adequate supply of raw materials to support production. Another key responsibility is to review and analyze the sales forecast, provide recommended changes based on actual performance and run rates, and provide feedback to the leadership team.

The SPA will establish safety stock or warehouse programs for packaging, to support the sales forecast and production schedules.

This position requires in-person work at the Westwood, MA office.

Key Responsibilities :

• Negotiate supplier contracts, place purchase orders, and schedule deliveries to the production facilities for all raw materials, to ensure sufficient inventory to cover production requirements
• Review and analyze the Sales forecast, provide recommended adjustments based on sales trends, and participate in the monthly S&OP meetings
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets to manage raw material forecasts, proper inventory levels, purchase order requirements, and financial valuations
• Understand the market variations, costs, and lead times of inventory and drive cost improvements
• Support New Product Development with packaging samples, specifications, approval, and procurement
• Be an integral member of the ERP implementation team, managing the Purchasing and Inventory module decisions
• This position will ensure the raw materials meet proper quality specifications for production and will work with suppliers to resolve quality issues
• Occasional travel may be required to suppliers, production facilities, and warehouses
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed

Skills / Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field
• 5-8 years’ experience in procurement and sourcing of packaging materials within Food or CPG Industry
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement software, preferably at a food or beverage company
• Experience managing inventory at copackers
• Advanced Excel skills required and computer proficiency in all MS Office Applications
• Self-starter with a bias for action, independent thinker, comfortable making sound decisions
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and team-building skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits :

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan (401k) with company contributions
• Paid time off and holidays

Grillo’s Pickles is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

Note : This Position Description indicates the critical features of the role as they are presently envisioned. They are subject to change at any time due to business conditions or other reasons.

The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.