Sourcing and Procurement Manager

About Vale

At Vale, our goal is to make magic and bring the real benefits of matcha accessible to everyone. We are a group of fun-loving, matcha enthusiasts who believe that a good idea can come from anywhere. Vale is a Seattle startup making magic through cutting-edge technology, automation, and world class hospitality experiences. We are a dynamic and highly cross functional team with a wealth of experience in food service, engineering, design, manufacturing, and consumer electronics. 

We source exceptional tea from established growers in Japan, building relationships with people who have devoted generations to growing and producing tea. Those relationships continue to shape how we think about quality, craft and the responsibility that comes with working with matcha.

In Seattle, our team of chefs, tea experts, engineers and makers brings that care to every glass across our cafes, mobile matcha bars, at-home products and technology. And now, that journey extends to Whidbey Island, where we're beginning to grow tea ourselves.

About you

You are someone who is enthusiastic about matcha, obsessed with innovation, and loves being a part of a dynamic team.

• Enthusiastic about matcha. The world of matcha is huge, so you should be curious about its benefits, flavor profiles, and methods of preparation.
• Detail Oriented. Take pride in your craft and ensure Vale’s products are consistent, repeatable, and of the highest quality.
• Versatile. Bringing matcha to a billion people is dynamic work! You should be comfortable sharing your expertise in one area, but capable of owning something new in another.
• A bar raiser with proven experience. You don’t just meet the standard — you raise it. You bring deep, hands-on expertise that elevates everyone around you and sets a new benchmark for what great looks like.
• Excited to be a part of a growing team. Vale is a growing company and we want you to grow with us.
• Continuously improving. You are expected to move quickly, make decisions, learn, adapt, and optimize.

Position overview

We are seeking a highly organized, strategic, and detail-oriented Sourcing and Procurement Manager to help execute our end-to-end supply chain strategy. Based out of our Seattle logistics hub, you will be the driving force behind the procurement of all ingredients, materials, supplies, and consumables across our production facilities, field operations, cafes, and bars as well as support equipment and indirect sourcing as needed. 

The ideal candidate balances strong negotiation and vendor management skills with an understanding of distribution networks, food and beverage (F&B) manufacturing and distribution to support multi-unit operations. Capable of both sourcing new concepts end to end as well as willing to execute purchase order at the buyer level while we grow.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–6+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management experience, specifically within the hospitality, beverage, or food manufacturing sectors. Preference will be given startup experience in sourcing and procurement
• Location requirement: Ability to work full-time on-site out of our Seattle logistics hub. Occasional travel to local field operations, vendors, and non-local new markets may be required.
• Vendor Savvy: Proven track record of managing relationships and negotiating vendor contracts as well as supplier master data.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with inventory management software, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace.
• Traits: Strong analytical thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-unit operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supply Chain Execution

• Oversee and execute the end-to-end sourcing and purchasing of all ingredients, specialty bar products, packaging, supplies, and operational consumables.
• Manage inventory levels at the Seattle hub and coordinate distribution to regional locations to prevent stockouts while minimizing waste. Partnering with the warehouse, commissary kitchen and field operations to ensure inventory accuracy and control 
• Coordinate logistics and delivery schedules between local/national suppliers, our central production facility, and field operations (cafes and bars).

Vendor Management & Sourcing

• Identify, vet, and onboard reliable suppliers, distributors, and equipment manufacturers that align with Vale Concepts' quality and sustainability standards.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to secure the best total cost of ownership
• Evaluate vendor performance regularly based on delivery accuracy, quality, reliability, and price stability.

Financial & Operational Strategy

• Analyze spending & demand patterns and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising product quality or brand integrity.
• Monitor market trends and supply chain risks (e.g., ingredient seasonality, regional freight fluctuations) to develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Culinary, field operations,  marketing and supply chain teams to support menu development, product testing, and new location rollouts.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing history, inventory data, and supplier contracts, and COA using procurement ERP.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Unlimited PTO and holidays
• Transit benefits
• Equity package
• Generous employee discounts across all Vale Concepts locations