The Role
Lead a small procurement team to own inventory planning, forecasting, supplier strategy, and risk management. Translate sales and launch plans into purchasing decisions, improve procurement processes, oversee supplier sourcing and negotiations, coordinate production and logistics, and build dashboards and reporting to maintain visibility and operational resilience across international suppliers.
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Company Overview
Nestig is a venture-backed baby brand that brings thoughtful design to nursery and children’s spaces. We strive to offer top-of-the-line, sustainably sourced products from family-owned Brazilian factories.
Position Summary
As Procurement Manager on Nestig’s Product Development team, you will own inventory planning, forecasting, supplier strategy, and procurement risk management across our product portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Product Development in our São Paulo office, you will lead and develop a team of two Buyers who own day-to-day purchasing execution, including purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and delivery tracking. You will translate sales trends, launch plans, historical performance, lead times, and changing consumer behavior into purchasing and inventory decisions that balance product availability, working capital, and margin. This role requires strong judgment and the ability to manage supply risk as we grow into new markets.
This full-time position will be based out of our São Paulo office in Pinheiros, with no flexibility for remote full-time.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two Buyer direct reports, fostering a culture of excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement and growth;
- Own inventory planning and forecasting across categories, translating sales trends, seasonality, product changes, and lead times into purchasing and replenishment decisions that balance availability, margin, and inventory levels;
- Identify and proactively manage procurement and inventory risks, including stockouts, excess inventory, supplier delays, and capacity constraints, through contingency planning and timely escalation;
- Maintain accurate, decision-ready visibility into inventory, purchase orders, forecast performance, product availability, and purchasing commitments by developing dashboards, automating reporting, and driving regular cross-functional reviews;
- Design and continuously improve scalable procurement and inventory management processes, systems, and decision frameworks to support operational excellence, increasing product complexity, and international expansion;
- Participate in supplier sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation, including suppliers in Asia and other international markets, to improve cost, margin, quality, lead times, payment terms, and operational resilience;
- Oversee production and supplier follow-up through shipment readiness, coordinating with Operations on freight strategy, lead times, warehouse capacity, and customer delivery requirements;
- Communicate clearly with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders, making sound decisions, documenting risks, and maintaining accountability in a fast-changing environment.
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years experience in procurement, with at least 1-2 years in a people management role
- Must be able to work onsite in our São Paulo office in Pinheiros three (3) days a week [Monday, Wednesday, Thursday]
- Primary English proficiency (B2+), both verbal and written
- A passion for all things Product Development — you like generating and streamlining processes and building strong partnerships
- Experience with supplier inspections and/or quality control, ideally within soft goods, or comparable manufactured products
- Working knowledge of quality standards, inspection tools, and procedural documentation, with the ability to interpret and apply them in sourcing decisions
- Understanding of logistics, manufacturing, and production workflows, particularly as they relate to cost, lead times, and supplier performance
- Comfort with the ambiguity of changing priorities, and the flexibility to embrace new ideas within a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to autonomously manage multiple assignments at once, while meeting deadlines and analyzing impact
- Ability to embody and exercise Nestig's Core Values in all facets of the business
Why You’ll Love Working Here!
- Total Rewards: dive into our TOTAL REWARDS DECK to learn more about Nestig’s benefits and perks
- Twenty-one (21) business days* per calendar year, prorated from your start date, so you can take your well-earned R&R [*What is a business day? A business day is a weekday that the business is open (non-governmental holiday weekdays). This means that PTO requests will not need to include weekend day(s) and/or governmental holiday(s) that hug a particular day you are requesting off.]
- Comprehensive medical benefits through Alice for you and your loved ones
- Flexible Work From Wherever (WFW) Policy — up to five (5) weeks of remote work per year
- Monthly wellness, IT, and commuter stipend
- WFW stipend, so you are able to create a comfortable working environment at home
- Annual education stipend, because we are always learning
- Nestig discount, so you can treat you, your family & loved ones!
- Paid parental leave of sixteen (16) weeks after six (6) months of employment
What will this interview process look like?
- We believe that interviews should be a two-way street — an opportunity for us to get to know you, and for you to learn about life at Nestig. To help you feel prepared and confident, we’ve outlined each step of this recruitment process HERE.
Nestig is an equal opportunity employer, meaning that we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected class. We believe that diversity is more than just good intentions, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- 5+ years experience in procurement
- At least 1-2 years people management experience
- Work onsite in Sao Paulo office in Pinheiros three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
- Primary English proficiency (B2+), verbal and written
- Experience with supplier inspections and/or quality control (ideally within soft goods)
- Working knowledge of quality standards, inspection tools, and procedural documentation
- Understanding of logistics, manufacturing, and production workflows related to cost, lead times, and supplier performance
- Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, and replenishment decisions
- Ability to develop dashboards, automate reporting, and maintain decision-ready inventory visibility
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop buyer-level direct reports
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments autonomously and meet deadlines
- Comfort with ambiguity and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to embody and exercise Nestig's Core Values
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The Company
What We Do
From adaptable cribs to washable rugs, we bring magic to the nursery in more ways than one. We use sustainable materials and rigorous safety standards to create beautiful, functional pieces. Inspiring tiny imaginations and big design visions. ✨
