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Sourcing and Procurement Specialist

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid) | Type: Full-time

Dispatch Goods is the leading a circular packaging system for the food industry—designing and sourcing reusable, injection-molded, food-grade products such as PP meal containers, bowls, lids, cups, gel ice packs, and bulk pails. We're hiring a rockstar, relentlessly persistent Sourcing & Procurement Specialist to support global supplier relationships and keep our supply chain running smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Manage inventory forecasting and S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) across reusable packaging SKUs.
• Drive timely ordering of packaging and components from overseas suppliers (China, India, Vietnam).
• Issue and track POs, monitor production timelines, and coordinate freight and inspections.
• Identify and qualify new vendors for injection-molded PP, silicone, gel packs, and related categories.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts for key suppliers and freight partners.
• Maintain supplier performance metrics (lead times, quality, OTIF).
• Manage customer-specific procurement orders and communicate updates with vendors, freight brokers, and customers.

What You Bring

• Minimum of 1–2 years in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing (internships count).
• Experience leading contract negotiations.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (forecasting, XLOOKUP, pivots).
• Clear, professional communication and strong attention to detail.
• Interest in global manufacturing, injection molding, packaging, or sustainability.
• A lot of grit and tenacity

Why Dispatch

Join a mission-driven team reducing single-use waste at scale. Work directly with global manufacturers, learn tooling and packaging development, and grow into advanced sourcing or supply chain roles.