About the job
Sourcing and Procurement Specialist
Location : San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid) | Type : Full-time
Dispatch Goods is the leading a circular packaging system for the food industry—designing and sourcing reusable, injection-molded, food-grade products such as PP meal containers, bowls, lids, cups, gel ice packs, and bulk pails. We're hiring a rockstar, relentlessly persistent Sourcing & Procurement Specialist to support global supplier relationships and keep our supply chain running smoothly.
What You'll Do
- Manage inventory forecasting and S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) across reusable packaging SKUs.
- Drive timely ordering of packaging and components from overseas suppliers (China, India, Vietnam).
- Issue and track POs, monitor production timelines, and coordinate freight and inspections.
- Identify and qualify new vendors for injection-molded PP, silicone, gel packs, and related categories.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts for key suppliers and freight partners.
- Maintain supplier performance metrics (lead times, quality, OTIF).
- Manage customer-specific procurement orders and communicate updates with vendors, freight brokers, and customers.
What You Bring
Minimum of 1–2 years in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing (internships count).Experience leading contract negotiations.Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills (forecasting, XLOOKUP, pivots).Clear, professional communication and strong attention to detail.Interest in global manufacturing, injection molding, packaging, or sustainability.A lot of grit and tenacityWhy Dispatch
Join a mission-driven team reducing single-use waste at scale. Work directly with global manufacturers, learn tooling and packaging development, and grow into advanced sourcing or supply chain roles.