Coffee Procurement & Inventory Lead

Groundwork Coffee Roasters LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundwork Coffee Roasters LLC in Los Angeles seeks a Procurement Supervisor to lead sourcing of green coffee, packaging, and production materials, align supplier performance with budget goals, and ensure uninterrupted material availability for roasting and cold brew operations.

You will oversee vendor records, negotiate contracts, manage stock levels, and collaborate with Finance, Production Planning, Sales to balance inventory, cash flow, and margins while enforcing compliant procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in supply chain management
• 4–7 years procurement or inventory management experience in CPG or manufacturing
• Direct experience managing cost-of-goods materials including ingredients and packaging
• Experience leading or supervising purchasing or planning staff
• Strong ERP/MRP knowledge and regulatory/compliance experience in food/beverage industries

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing of direct materials (ingredients, packaging, labels, co-manufacturing inputs) to support production plans
• Schedule delivery and administration of green coffee from importers and 3PLs
• Ensure timely PO placement and delivery to align with production schedules and inventory targets
• Support Accounts Payable to ensure timely vendor payments
• Lead supplier negotiations, manage pricing, MOQs, freight terms, and SLAs
• Monitor supplier performance, cost variance, and margins, and support budgeting initiatives

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Cost & margin awareness

Cross-functional leadership

Excel proficiency

Analytical mindset

Supply planning & inventory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Excel

Job description

Groundwork Coffee Roasters LLC in Los Angeles seeks a Procurement Supervisor to lead sourcing of green coffee, packaging, and production materials, align supplier performance with budget goals, and ensure uninterrupted material availability for roasting and cold brew operations.

You will oversee vendor records, negotiate contracts, manage stock levels, and collaborate with Finance, Production Planning, Sales to balance inventory, cash flow, and margins while enforcing compliant procurement