Who We Are
O Positiv is a Los Angeles-based health & wellness brand built on the idea that small acts of self-care produce positive outcomes. We’ve created the first-ever PMS supplement, FLO Vitamins, designed to make periods and the symptoms that come with them more tolerable. Along with FLO we have products spanning many women’s health topics such as menopause, sexual health, pregnancy, and many more to come. Our team is small-yet-mighty, with big ambitions and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a growth-stage startup gaining serious traction (check us out in Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg, and Business Insider), with a strong brand presence and some amazing advisors. We’re growing quickly, and we’ll give you the opportunity to do the same.
Your Role
The Operations team plays a critical role in the success of O Positiv and is responsible for a range of activities including procurement, fulfilment, shipping, and planning for our omnichannel business. This role will be responsible for leading the procurement team which manages sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, contract manufacturing, and quality at O Positiv. This role will work collaboratively with all other functions at O Positiv and a broad range of external suppliers. The Director of Procurement role reports into O Positiv’s Senior Director of Operations.
The ideal candidate will be data-driven, analytical, creative, detail oriented, organized, an effective communicator, and highly collaborative.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Lead end-to-end procurement process with current and new suppliers including sourcing and purchasing
- Source, evaluate, qualify, and onboard suppliers for current and future product / packaging needs
- Manage and improve O Positiv’s supplier qualification processes and scorecard
- Manage end-to-end purchasing process for current and future product / packaging suppliers
- Lead purchase order submission and tracking to ensure on time in full completion
- Manage weekly and ad-hoc meetings and follow ups with O Positiv’s suppliers
- Develop KPIs, data, and reporting around supplier performance and work to drive improvements
- Proactively identify any risk of delays / deviations and document / resolve any potential problems
- Coordinate with suppliers on product quality, testing, release, and freight preparation
- Ensure all COAs, MSDS, and stability testing processes are managed accurately and effectively
- Role involves elements of procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, and contract manufacturing skills
- Run ad hoc analyses and support project management of various key initiatives
- Manage, develop, and build out the Procurement team
- Work collaboratively with all external suppliers to build strong and accountable relationships
- Be highly proactive in monitoring and analysing performance to identify and resolve potential issues early
- Be highly proactive in identifying opportunities to improve performance including cost, quality, and accuracy
- Work collaboratively with the Operations, Product, Finance teams internally
Qualifications and Skills
Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 7+ years in Supply Chain or Procurement roles
- Experience in CPG companies required
- Startup / omnichannel / supplements / OTC / personal care experience or passion is a plus
Interpersonal
- Logical, structured, and analytical problem solver
- Exceptional excel skills and zero defect / error checking approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with different groups of individuals – a team player
- Ability to manage multiple moving pieces – hard working, organized, and results oriented individual o Strong time management and prioritization skills
Hours and Compensation
The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $160,000 - $185,000. Compensation and title will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and local market rates.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay based on prior experience
- Position will be based out of Santa Monica, Los Angeles – in person (Mon-Thu in office / Friday remote)
Benefits & Perks
- Flexible PTO, Sick Days, and Wellness Days
- Monthly Social Hours
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- 401K with matching
- Monthly Fitness Reimbursement
- An environment of collaboration, high performance, & respect amongst all employees and managers
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O Positiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
O Positiv believes in the power of building a diverse and culturally inclusive team. We seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our teams. We're driven to build a workplace based on inclusive behaviors and equitable systems, where all employees can bring their authentic selves, feel engaged, and share their perspectives as a valued member of O Positiv.
What We Do
O POSITIV is about feeling your best. We make vitamins for real people, in real life, with the belief that small acts of self-care produce positive outcomes. Because personal health should be effortless and intentional
