• Ensure that proper supplies, ingredients, and raw materials are on-hand for production needs and future forecasts.
• Assist in the supplier management program: work with departments to set up specifications with food safety and quality requirements, communicate with the supplier to obtain the required documentation, evaluate and maintain documents and assist in populating a supplier scorecard.
• Maintain supplier relationships, contracts, and agreements.
• Collaborate with the R&D, and manufacturing teams to ensure that all suppliers meet our products' functional, staff safety, food safety and quality standards.
• Maintain sourcing and negotiation process for all raw and packaging materials.
• Monitor and maintain contract compliance, change orders, and commitments.
• Ensure trade compliance for our internationally sourced materials.
• Assist in cross-functional supplier selection activities through RFP and RFQ processes.
• Provide compelling category and sourcing insights to the business to contribute to overall strategies.
• Work cross-functionally with the production team to ensure timely delivery of inventory.
• Track and maintain appropriate inventory levels by ensuring ERP numbers are accurate and updated regularly; for both raw and finished materials.
• Drive continuous improvement in supply chain infrastructure, efficiency, and continuity.
• Assist with production planning.

• At a minimum, you have at least 1-2 years of experience in Supply Chain, purchasing, inventory management, or a related role. (3+ years experience preferred!).
• You have Professional certifications and formal training programs a plus.
• Ideally, you come from a food production or manufacturing background.
• You have demonstrated experience working within an ERP system. (bonus points if you’ve assisted in implementing an ERP system!).
• You’re no stranger to data and spreadsheets and can organize information in excel like a pro.
• You are adaptable and excited about working in a fast-paced startup environment.
• You’re a creative researcher and problem solver – you know how to find the right items at the best prices.
• You’re a stellar written and verbal communicator and feel comfortable working with different teams and individuals across an organization.

• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing startup with an innovative team.
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative working environment.
• Great benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k).
• Food, of course.

Prime Roots is on a mission to change the world by reimagining protein. Prime Roots’ foundational ingredient is koji: which has the potential to replicate the taste and texture of nearly any meat or seafood through a simple fermentation. The work of the team has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Fast Company, and Food & Wine. Prime Roots is headquartered in Berkeley, CA, and backed by the same investors behind Blue Bottle Coffee and Sweetgreen.