hiyo · 1 day ago
operations manager - procurement
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expHiyo is a rapidly growing beverage brand that focuses on non-alcoholic social tonics. The Operations Manager - Procurement is responsible for managing purchasing and supplier relationships to ensure a smooth supply chain, collaborating with various departments to optimize cost, service, and quality.
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Responsibilities
Own end-to-end purchasing: create and manage purchase orders, confirm pricing/terms, track lead times, and ensure on-time delivery
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including proactive communication, escalation, and issue resolution
Partner with Operations to translate forecasts and production plans into purchasing plans (reorder points, safety stock, and MOQ planning)
Analyze spend, price changes, and usage trends to identify cost savings and reduce waste while maintaining quality and service levels
Develop and maintain vendor scorecards (e.g., OTIF, lead time reliability, quality, responsiveness, cost variance) and drive improvement plans
Maintain supplier documentation and master data (specs, COAs, contracts, compliance requirements) and support audits as needed
Source and onboard alternate suppliers and backups; support new product launches and packaging/ingredient changes
Coordinate cross-functionally to resolve shortages, substitutions, damages, and quality issues, including corrective and preventive actions with vendors
Build lightweight procurement processes, reporting, and SOPs that scale in a fast-paced startup environment
Qualification
Required
Based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area or able to work hybrid in Marina del Rey (4 days/week); remote considered
2-4 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, operations, or purchasing (CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing a plus)
Strong analytical skills; advanced Excel/Google Sheets, and comfort building dashboards and models (ERP experience a plus)
Experience managing purchase orders, suppliers, and delivery timelines; comfortable negotiating pricing, terms, and MOQs
Familiarity with vendor performance management and scorecarding; able to drive issues to root cause and resolution
Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and changing priorities
Thrives in fast-paced, high-intensity environments and is quick to problem-solve under pressure and ambiguity
Desire to build scalable operations, a strong work ethic, and a data-driven mindset
Preferred
Interest in the food & beverage, health & wellness, and no/low alcohol space is a plus
Company
hiyo
Hiyo offers a non-alcoholic functional seltzer that aims to provide a healthy alternative to alcohol while helping people unwind.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$19.03MKey Investors
Live Nation EntertainmentConstellation Brands Ventures
2025-12-01Corporate Round
2025-02-20Private Equity· $19.03M
2024-11-19Series A
Leadership Team
Evan Quinn
Co-Founder & CEO
Cygne Cooper
Co-Founder + Chief Brand Officer
Recent News
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