Procurement Operations Specialist

unybrands; Venezuela; On-site; VES 22,282,000 - 40,107,000; Full time

Job summary

unybrands is seeking a Procurement Operations Specialist to manage the full PO lifecycle—from placement to shipment—ensuring accuracy, on-time delivery, and SLA compliance. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and strong supplier management, coordinating with internal teams to keep orders flowing smoothly.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in business or supply chain and 2+ years in operations or procurement, with ERP and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• 2+ years in operations, procurement, or order management.
• Experience with supplier coordination and enforcing SLAs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire PO lifecycle from placement to shipment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure suppliers meet production schedules and escalate delays per SOPs.
• Follow up with suppliers to track orders and enforce SLAs.
• Manage escalations and penalties for SLA non-compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for suppliers and maintain relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance and document deviations.

Skills

English fluency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Order management tools

Job description

Founded in 2020, unybrands is the next-generation brand accelerator platform built to acquire, integrate, and scale digital-first consumer brands. Headquartered in Miami, with offices in New York, London, Berlin, and Shenzhen, our 240+ team brings deep expertise across e-commerce, brand management, consumer retail, operational scaling, and M&A.

Since inception, we have acquired 30+ brands across Pet Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Supplements, Baby & Juvenile, Garden & Outdoor, Sports & Fitness, and Home & Lifestyle — completing 20+ acquisitions and delivering 16 consecutive quarters of like-for-like organic growth post-integration.

Our competitive advantage lies in a fully integrated operating system purpose-built to transform digital brands into omni-channel category leaders. Powered by a proprietary technology stack built on NetSuite ERP with 200+ data integrations, our platform enables brands to thrive across marketplaces, direct-to-consumer channels, and brick-and-mortar retail.

We focus on acquiring digital-first brands within carefully selected verticals, then applying tailored value creation playbooks that drive growth through innovation, expansion, and automation. We believe the next generation of consumer brands will be built differently — and we're building the AI-enabled retail tech platform to help them consolidate and win.

Role Overview

The Procurement Operations Specialist will be responsible for managing the purchase order process from placement to shipment, ensuring suppliers adhere to production schedules and service level agreements (SLAs). This role requires meticulous attention to detail, effective supplier management, and excellent coordination with internal departments. The ideal candidate will be proactive in ensuring the smooth flow of operations, including managing documentation, chasing suppliers, enforcing penalties for SLA breaches, and maintaining accurate records throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Order Management:

• Manage and oversee the entire purchase order (PO) lifecycle, from placement to shipment, ensuring all information is accurate, up-to-date, and consistently maintained within the company’s system
• Ensure suppliers comply with agreed-upon production schedules and elevate delays or issues as per standard operating procedures.
• Regularly follow up with suppliers to track order progress and enforce adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Manage escalations and enforce penalties for non-compliance with SLA terms.
• Act as the primary contact for suppliers, maintaining strong relationships while ensuring accountability.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance, addressing any deviations from expectations.
• Liaise with suppliers to gather and verify key documents, such as invoices, shipping documents, and certificates.

Collaboration with Internal Departments:

• Work closely with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure smooth coordination for shipments.
• Support cross-functional teams with order-related queries and data requests.
• Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the purchase order process and propose solutions.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for order management

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in operations, procurement, or order management, preferably in an e-commerce or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in supplier coordination and SLA enforcement is highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in ERP systems and order management tools.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and other data management tools.
• Familiarity with shipping and logistics processes is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive and detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.

Other Requirements:

• Fluency in English is essential for supplier communication.

unybrands is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without any regard to race, skin color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and age. Nor are applicants discriminated against based on disability or protected classes.

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