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At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.

We are currently seeking an experienced leader to join our Procurement Leadership team as Director of Procurement - Packaging Sourcing & Engineering for North America. This person will partner with the VP of Procurement in cultivating a high performing organization, and will be responsible for leading our packaging sourcing and packaging engineering teams. You will be responsible for end-to-end Packaging execution across our various brands; driving sourcing strategy, design innovation, quality and product testing and evaluation. The Director will have the opportunity to both build new functions and manage our established teams as we continue to grow and scale our volume and product range.

You will...

• Serve as key member of the Procurement Leadership team.
• Grow a high performing team, providing leadership, coaching and developmental support to Associate Directors & Strategy Managers of packaging sourcing and packaging engineering.
• Cultivate a strong team culture consistent with HelloFresh's core values and drive sourcing and technical best practices throughout your organization.
• Work closely with senior leadership to develop a sourcing and product innovation roadmap that supports company goals. Set and oversee the achievement of OKRs on cost, growth and innovation, risk management, supplier performance, and team development and enablement.
• Build and drive annual budgets and savings initiatives by collaborating with business partners and Finance, specifically as it relates to our Packaging spend. Communicate monthly category performance to the Senior Leadership team.
• Lead the packaging engineering team to drive continuous improvement in packaging quality and design, and drive best practices in product evaluation and testing.
• Continue to scale our supplier network and manage capacity to meet the demand of HelloFresh's multi-brand growth strategy.
• Partner cross functionally and work closely with our supplier network to identify and deliver on opportunities to drive improved customer experience through both existing product optimization and new product development.

You are...

• A packaging procurement leader with an appetite for building scalable teams and enabling innovative, high-quality products
• An expert negotiator who has handled multi-million dollar contract negotiations
• A creative problem solver with a process improvement mindset
• Data-driven decision maker who is passionate about bringing that mentality to their team
• A strong leader with a proven track record of managing large and diverse teams
  • Detail-oriented – You possess strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work
• A self-starter – You are highly motivated and passionate; you're eager to take on new projects without knowing exactly what you will uncover
• Agile – You thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments and are willing to get deep into the weeds where needed
• A strong communicator who can easily communicate complex solutions cross functionally and to upper management

You have...

• 15 years of experience in Procurement, with relevant experience in the packaging industry
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Packaging Engineering, Business Administration or related field is preferred
• Packaging sourcing, manufacturing, engineering or design experience is preferred
• Hands-on experience through roles in purchasing, procurement, or logistics, where you have developed skills in negotiation, supplier management, cost control & quality improvement
• Flexibility to travel (up to 30%)
• Fluent in Google Suite applications

You'll get...

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

New York Pay Range

$161,330—$215,130 USD

This position is also eligible for the HelloFresh equity plan.

About HelloFresh

We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers' homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!

At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.

We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.

To learn more about what it's like working inside HelloFresh, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at:

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We’re looking for an experienced Marketing Sourcing Consultant to help support marketing procurement initiatives, with a strong focus on implementing and optimizing Scope of Work (SOW) and agency management platforms such as Decideware, AMS, or similar tools. This role will work closely with marketing and procurement teams to improve how agencies are engaged, managed, and evaluated, while also driving better use of data and analytics across sourcing activities.

What You’ll Do

• Bring strong marketing procurement expertise, particularly around working with and sourcing marketing agencies.
• Help lead the rollout and optimization of SOW tools such as Decideware, AMS, or similar platforms.
• Review and refine taxonomy, agency requirements, and implementation processes for the tool.
• Partner with marketing teams to establish clear ways of working and develop a planning calendar for marketing procurement activities.
• Build and improve dashboards and analytics that provide insights into agency spend, performance, and sourcing opportunities.
• Establish and strengthen supplier performance and relationship management processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and supplier engagement strategies.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in marketing procurement, particularly with agency sourcing and management.
• Hands-on experience implementing or managing SOW tools such as Decideware, AMS, or similar platforms.
• Experience negotiating and managing agency relationships to align with business goals.
• Comfortable working in regulated environments with structured procurement processes.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Interest in leveraging AI and data-driven insights within procurement and services sourcing.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence decision-making.

Overview

Executes purchasing, sourcing, and supply operations, using AI-enabled tools and large data sets to drive data-informed purchasing, demand planning, and inventory decisions that support margin, inventory turn, and supply reliability within approved guardrails.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather quotes and product details as requested by Sales, Merchandising or marketplace team for resourcing and new product onboarding, utilizing the approved vendor network, sourcing platforms, and supplier marketplaces
• Align and communicate with cross-functional stakeholders including Amazon/marketplace teams on demand projections, timing, and launch strategy
• Complete new item and kit setup in the ERP system and ensure all required supplier and warehouse information is communicated to cross-functional teams to support multi-channel onboarding.
• Issue purchase orders, testing request forms, and deposits; confirm pricing, manage follow-up on shipping status, testing timelines, and payment schedules
• Maintain a detailed Open-to-Buy (OTB) log, tracking shipments, inventory commitments, and cash flow in accordance with approved financial guardrails
• Generate weekly purchasing and inventory analysis using AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics to identify trends by market channel
• Adjust delivery timing on open orders or issue replenishment orders based on performance trends and inventory needs by channel
• Manage freight coordination and port consolidation strategies, as appropriate, to control logistics costs while supporting in-stock performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of domestic and international orders through coordination with customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, testing labs, and merchandising partners
• Calculate and maintain accurate landed costs, including tariffs and duties; manage documentation through required systems (e.g., ACE portal)
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics to analyze competitive pricing data scrapes and recommend pricing actions to Merchandising to offset landed cost impacts and support healthy margins by market channel
• Use data and analytics to identify overstock or underperforming items and recommend lifecycle actions, including promotions, digital and print marketing support, or discontinuation by market channel
• Manage, prioritize, and develop a Purchasing Assistant responsible for purchase order execution, follow-up, and transactional reporting

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Finance, Operations, or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise leveraging AI-enabled tools, analytics platforms, and large data sets to inform purchasing, sourcing, demand planning, and inventory decisions
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant practical experience will be considered
• Strong understanding of demand planning, Open-to-Buy (OTB), and inventory forecasting
• Proven experience working with suppliers, including quote evaluation, cost structures, and MOQs
• Familiarity with imports, customs processes, tariffs, and landed cost calculation preferred
• Highly organized, analytical, and execution-focused, with strong attention to detail and follow-through

We are seeking an accomplished and dynamic Market Lead, Sourcing & Procurement to join our team in Coppell. In this role, you will translate Brink’s global procurement strategy into market-level execution, drive supplier performance, manage multiple Market Unit Leads, and deliver savings, compliance, and capability development across your assigned region. As part of the Global Sourcing & Procurement Leadership Team, you will partner closely with regional and market business leaders to align procurement activities with corporate strategy and operational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Initiatives

• Develop and execute procurement strategies at the market level across multiple Market Units.
• Translate global category strategies into actionable regional plans and ensure alignment with functional/corporate objectives.
• Drive supplier strategy, category adoption, and competitive intelligence for the region.
• Own delivery of savings, risk mitigation, and value creation targets across the market.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the single point of contact between procurement and market leadership.
• Partner with Category Leaders, Market Presidents, Market CFOs, HR, Legal, Operations, and Strategic Suppliers.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers to accelerate adoption of procurement strategies.
• Lead and coach Market Unit Leads, driving performance management, capability building, and talent progression.

Performance Metrics & Accountability

• Deliver market-level savings targets (value delivery, cost avoidance, demand management).
• Ensure compliance with global procurement policies, processes, contract standards, and supplier risk protocols.
• Monitor systemic risks and escalate emerging issues across the region.
• Track supplier performance metrics, including alignment, service quality, and adoption of category strategies.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Drive a culture of compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes across markets.
• Support procurement transformation activities, including systems adoption (e.g., Coupa), supplier consolidation, and governance enhancements.
• Lead initiatives that improve stakeholder satisfaction and procurement impact across the region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 12–15+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain within regional or global environments.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-category spend with budgets of $200M–$250M+.
• Proven track record delivering ≥5% annual savings across diversified categories.
• Strong experience partnering with senior leadership, including Market Presidents, CFOs, and functional leaders.
• Strategic leadership experience managing teams across markets; prior experience leading Market Unit Leads strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of supplier risk, contract negotiation, inventory programs, and category management.
• Experience with procurement platforms (Coupa preferred).
• High learning agility, strong business and financial acumen, and the ability to influence across cultures and geographies.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally (approx. 20–25%).
• Flexibility to work across time zones and support multi-market operations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed environment.
• Regional market-level role with multi-Market Unit oversight.
• Mix of strategic vs. tactical procurement depending on market size and category complexity.
• Manages 10–20+ critical suppliers in the region.

ProcureAbility, a Jabil company, is the leading procurement services company, offering advisory, managed services, digital, staffing, and recruiting solutions. For 30 years, we have focused exclusively on helping clients elevate their procurement function. We combine leading methodologies, analytics, market intelligence, and industry benchmarks with our uniquely flexible and customizable service delivery model. Global organizations of all sizes trust ProcureAbility to transform their procurement operations, drive growth, and reimagine what’s possible.

Job Title: Sourcing and Contract Specialist

Our client, a leader in their industry, is hiring Sourcing and Contract Specialists. These are contract roles, currently scheduled through 12/31/26 with potential to convert to direct hire.

Hybrid Role: Training will be on-site for 2 weeks, and then the role will be hybrid. After the training period, the work is expected to be mainly remote with occasional on-site meetings.

Location: East San Francisco Bay area

Job Category: Procurement / Supply Chain

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. ProcureAbility is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

What can you expect to do?

Responsibilities:

• Conducts negotiations with bidders, for non-routine, may support or work with Sourcing.

• Coordinates and assembles supporting documentation to support audits.

• Works with vendors and internal stakeholders to assemble, review, prepare, and route for vendor and management approval (using ARIBA and EDRS), necessary documents for these tasks.

• Works with vendors, Project Team to improve quality of supporting contract documents to reduce rework required by others.

• May assist in the creation and development of purchase requisitions.

• For Routine Contracts, reviews vendor proposals to ensure that rates and terms are consistent with outline agreements.

• May support / review vendor proposals to ensure that rates and terms are consistent with outline agreements.

• Ensures that Company standards are followed when executing contract documents.

• Tracks approval status of contracting documents from inception through approval and ensures that documents are routed expeditiously.

• For Routine Contracts, conducts negotiations with bidders, for non-routine, may support or work with Sourcing department.

• Reviews purchase orders and contracts as part of procurement approval process.

• Provides technical support and analysis in preparation of scope, cost, schedule, safety and environmental concerns pertinent to the contract specifications; and verify and process contract invoices.

What is needed to be successful in this role?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field

• Ability to work in cross-functional teams

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to work on multiple issues and tasks

• Advanced in MS Excel, PowerPoint

• Demonstrated competencies on use of supply chain management tool (e.g. ARIBA) and other business systems tools (SAP, SharePoint, EDRS)

• Demonstrated knowledge of Company standards regarding contracting processes.

• Conflict resolution/negotiation skills

• Demonstrated ability to track contract costs, purchase order status, and other required information in SAP

• Demonstrated competencies on use of ARIBA and EDRS is a plus

• Process improvement experience

• Presentation Skills

• Verbal and Written Communication Skills

• Knowledge of Contractual Terms and Conditions

ProcureAbility, A Jabil Company, is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a person with a disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a Qualified Person with a Disability or a Disabled Veteran and require assistance making your application, please get in touch with HR at

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At ProcureAbility, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

About the Company

Avdoo is a New York City–based real estate development firm focused on acquiring, entitling, and developing residential and mixed-use projects across Manhattan and Brooklyn.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly driven, aggressive, and entrepreneurial Acquisitions Associate to focus exclusively on off-market deal origination. This is not a broker-facing role. This position is about building direct relationships with building owners and sourcing opportunities before they ever reach the market. We are looking for someone who has successfully closed real estate transactions in Manhattan and Brooklyn — not just sourced deals, but helped drive them across the finish line. If you are hungry, competitive, and relentless about finding and closing deals — this is the opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Source off-market acquisition opportunities directly from property owners throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn
• Develop and maintain direct relationships with building owners (not brokers)
• Identify and pursue development sites, conversion opportunities, multifamily assets, distressed situations, and office repositioning opportunities
• Confidently discuss and structure potential joint ventures, recapitalizations, and ground leases directly with building owners
• Drive opportunities from initial outreach through LOI, negotiation, and closing
• Conduct neighborhood-level research to uncover ownership patterns and acquisition angles
• Perform high-level zoning analysis (FAR, bulk, use, air rights, conversion potential)
• Collaborate with the underwriting team to evaluate feasibility and structure transactions
• Present new opportunities weekly to the executive team in acquisition meetings, clearly articulating the opportunity, zoning potential, ownership dynamics, and strategic angle
• Track outreach efforts, pipeline, and owner communications
• Be active in the field — walking neighborhoods, meeting owners, uncovering opportunities before competitors

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in NYC real estate acquisitions, investment sales, or development
• Demonstrated track record of closing transactions in Manhattan and Brooklyn
• Deep familiarity with prime Manhattan and Brooklyn neighborhoods, including submarkets and development dynamics
• Strong working knowledge of NYC zoning and development potential
• Comfortable analyzing development upside and structuring transactions
• Confident and professional communicating directly with building owners and principals
• Ability to clearly and confidently present opportunities to senior executives
• Persistent, resilient, and comfortable handling rejection
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Organized and disciplined in managing outreach and pipeline

Pay range and compensation package

• Base Salary: $75,000 – $100,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Upside: Meaningful commission structure tied directly to deals sourced and closed
• Significant earning potential for high performers

Equal Opportunity Statement

Avdoo is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Additional Details

• In-office role based in New York City (not remote)
• Highly entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment
• Direct exposure to senior leadership
• Clear path for growth and advancement

Bioworld Merchandising is seeking a strategic and experienced Director, Apparel Product Development & Sourcing to lead product development initiatives aligned with business goals and brand priorities. This leader will own the full product lifecycle across apparel and/or accessories, ensuring innovation, quality, speed to market, and cost efficiency. You will manage a team and partner closely with Sales, Merchandising, Design, and Production to deliver high‑quality licensed and private label products across global markets.

Essential Duties

• Develop and lead product development strategies aligned with seasonal launches and brand direction.
• Manage the end‑to‑end product lifecycle from concept through production and delivery.
• Own development calendars, key milestones, and on‑time delivery.
• Provide technical expertise across materials, construction, sourcing, and manufacturing.
• Drive innovation in fabrics, materials, and development processes, including sustainability and reduced‑impact materials.
• Partner with global manufacturing teams to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timeline adherence.
• Support style‑level costing and margin targets; collaborate on costing accuracy, capacity planning, and delivery.
• Work cross‑functionally with Sales, Merchandising, Design, and Fit to align product strategies, SKU optimization, and margin integrity.
• Ensure consistency across categories while maintaining brand and licensing standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing product development team and foster a collaborative, innovative culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of apparel product development experience, ideally including licensed and private label categories.
• Deep understanding of apparel industry standards, textile technology, materials, and product construction.
• Proven leadership experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment managing teams and complex development calendars.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate trends and translate insights into actionable product strategies.
• Experience partnering with global vendors and driving quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence across a global matrix organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and product development systems; PLM experience preferred.

Education & Experience Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Merchandising, Textile Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities:

• Will be responsible for sending inquiries and negotiating prices.
• Prepares chart/GRID for all existing inquiries showing the different prices among makers and the corresponding GP that will help decide on who to place the order.
• Weekly production review with coordinators in the team and discuss and resolve any potential issues that may affect delivery and quality.
• Review with sales potential orders ensuring the price is within the parameters provided.
• Prepares buy sheets and PO issuance
• Create a library of existing orders – bodies, makers, fty prices and sell prices
• Send weekly updated order summary for all makers making sure all orders and Pos are received by the suppliers
• Collaborating with design teams to translate product concepts into production-ready specifications, including fabric selection, construction details, and trim options.
• Acting as a liaison between design, merchandising, sales, and production teams to ensure smooth communication and alignment on product details and timelines.
• Responsible for various other tasks and responsibilities

About the Company

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health. We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care. We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually. Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work. Retirement savings program with employer matching.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Physician Recruitment Lead, undertakes administrative activities related to physician recruitment and onboarding of physicians as well as producing performance reports. Responsible for all administrative support activities associated with recruiting and onboarding of qualified physicians and producing and distributing reports necessary to improve medical group performance in both operations and value based contracts.

Must live in the South Florida area.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the administrative recruitment activities required to coordinate the recruitment and onboarding of qualified physicians.
• Duties to include requisition management, coordinating travel arrangements and on-site interviews, preparing interview expense reimbursement, coordinating and maintaining recruitment and onboarding process checklist.
• Responsible for supporting the directors in their various recruitment methods: HCMG website, physician career websites, advertising, physician career fairs.
• Physician HR data base management - Types of activities include creating requisitions, processing transactions required to onboard physicians, updating salary changes in systems, processing terminations, HealthStream training, and monitoring task completion.
• Ensure physicians schedule in payroll management system to ensure biweekly pay coincides with contracted hours; makes changes when instructed by Director.
• Works with Directors to create, maintain and update HCMG physician opportunities in our Workday system and other tracking mechanisms.
• Knowledge of producing reports in Excel, Smartsheet and other platforms as required to support medical group operational performance improvement.
• Produce reports to meet payer expectations and close care gaps required to optimize performance in value based contracts.
• Assists Directors in the development and maintenance of detailed reports for Physician/Provider Recruitment and onboarding to review the status of all recruitment efforts, and tracks physician/provider placement within HCMG.
• Supports and coordinates activities for various physician recruitment projects.
• Assumes additional responsibilities and performs other work as required.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of business or healthcare administration as normally obtained through a Bachelor’s Degree in business (preferred), communications, marketing, health care administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years’ health care experience in physician recruiting coordination, medical staffing/credentialing, marketing/business development or health care administration preferred.

Required Skills

• Ability to maintain and/or work “non-standard” business hours to ensure availability for candidate access or other contacts, which may include early, late hours.
• High level of skills in operating a standard desktop and Windows-based computer system, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, database applications, presentation software, Intranet and computer navigation.
• Ability to use other software as required while performing the essential functions of the job.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms, including proper phone etiquette.
• Ability to speak before groups of people, either in-person or virtually.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, for working with physicians, medical staff leadership and administrative leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively by telephone and internet.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; displays courteous, professional and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to work effectively with various levels of organizational members and diverse populations.
• Ability to cross-train in other areas of the department in order to achieve smooth flow of all operations.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, time management and attention-to-detail skills for the execution of multiple assignments.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, prioritize assignments and responsibilities and time constraints in a fast-paced environment and adapt to them as they change frequently; work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain any organizational information in a confidential manner.
• Successful completion of HCMG competency-based program within introductory and training period.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Company Description

Verdant Robotics' SharpShooter is an advanced precision application system that delivers unparalleled accuracy for weeding, thinning, and other essential crop applications. Designed to seamlessly integrate with existing agricultural practices, this technology ensures precise applications to crops and weeds of varying sizes without sacrificing efficiency. The SharpShooter enhances agricultural processes by reducing labor costs, minimizing chemical usage, and increasing crop yields, making it a trusted choice for leading specialty growers in the U.S., including conventional, organic, and no-till systems. Learn more at Description

We are hiring a hands-on Director of Supply Chain & Production to build and scale our end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing operations. This leader will own production execution—ensuring builds happen on schedule, materials arrive when needed, and customer and investor milestones are met without surprises.

You will drive disciplined production planning, enforce accountability across suppliers and internal teams, and remove blockers before they impact timelines. In a startup environment where resources are tight and priorities shift, you bring structure without slowing momentum. Execution matters here—meeting build schedules, delivering units on time, and scaling cleanly from prototype through volume production.

Our core technology empowers farmers to grow more profitable food. We use computer vision and artificial intelligence to understand every part of every plant at a massive scale -- and with automated robotics, we close the loop and act on that information in real-time. Together with our partners, we are building environmentally-friendly, sustainable, and highly productive farms.

We’re a technology company focused on delivering great customer service, an amazing product, and experience. We’re looking for can-do, roll up the sleeves Director strong on building culture.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the full supply chain lifecycle: sourcing, procurement, supplier development, planning, logistics, and cost control
• Lead production ramp from pilot builds to scalable manufacturing (internal and/or contract manufacturers)
• Own supplier quality and incoming inspection systems
• Define and execute contract manufacturing strategy
• Establish spare parts and field service supply architecture
• Partner with Finance to optimize working capital and inventory efficiency
• Lead make-vs-buy and capital equipment investment decisions
• Establish and manage production schedules aligned to company milestones + report out weekly to teams and Executive team; including Board of Directors.
• Negotiate and manage strategic supplier contracts (electronics, mechanical systems, long-lead components, capital equipment)
• Drive BOM cost reduction and margin improvement initiatives
• Implement production KPIs: throughput, yield, on-time delivery, inventory turns, and cost
• Identify supply risks early (capacity, geopolitical exposure, sole-source dependencies) and implement mitigation strategies
• Partner closely with Engineering on NPI, DFM, supplier qualification, and design-to-cost efforts
• Develop S&OP and demand planning processes appropriate for a scaling startup
• Stand up scalable systems (ERP/MRP, forecasting, reporting infrastructure)
• Recruit, develop, and lead a lean, high-performing supply chain and production team
• Develop operational processes for parts inventory, ordering, and supporting a dealer network.
• A focus on managing budget and forecast.

What Success Looks Like (First 12-18 Months)

• Production ramps cleanly to meet customer and board-level milestones
• Clear visibility into supply risk, cost structure, and capacity constraints; identify alternate solutions.
• Critical supplier contracts secured with favorable commercial and operational terms
• Improved production yield, cycle time, and on-time delivery
• Build processes to support a dealer network.
• A resilient supply base capable of supporting rapid growth
• A strong, accountable team in place that executes without constant oversight

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, operations, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in supply chain and/or production within EV, autonomy, robotics, automotive, or other complex hardware environments
• Proven experience scaling from NPI/prototype to volume manufacturing
• Demonstrated success negotiating multi-million-dollar supplier agreements
• Strong production execution background with a track record of delivering against aggressive timelines
• Experienced team builder who attracts, develops, and retains high-performing talent
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building systems from scratch
• Technical fluency to engage deeply with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Experience in a startup or VC-backed growth environment preferred
• Bias toward action and ownership; solves problems early and decisively
• Expertise in Production Planning and Manufacturing Operations.
• Proficiency in Supply Chain Management and inventory optimization techniques.
• Experience implementing process improvements, cost-reduction strategies, and maintaining quality standards in manufacturing.
• Experience in the agricultural technology sector or similar industries is preferred.

Salary Range: $185,000 - $225,000 base + Equity

Verdant reserves the ability to adjust the compensation range based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, and geography. In addition to on-target earnings, we offer equity grants, as every employee should have a stake in the company's growth. If you're above this compensation target, we encourage you to reach out and discuss the entire package and opportunity before deciding not to pursue this position.

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Verdant Robotics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.