Purchasing Manager ensuring availability of food and non - food products for HANS IM GLÜCK, a leading entity in system gastronomy. Main responsibilities include supplier management and process development.
About the role
- Procurement Manager leading purchasing and supply chain operations at Nestig, a venture-backed baby brand. Mentoring team and improving inventory management and sourcing as the company scales internationally.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two Buyer direct reports, fostering a culture of excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement and growth;
- Foster clear, proactive communication with cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement priorities, manage expectations, and support shared business objectives;
- Ensure accurate, real-time visibility into inventory levels, incoming deliveries, and product availability through clear reporting and dashboards that support cross-functional decision-making;
- Streamline procurement and delivery workflows to eliminate friction and operational surprises;
- Proactively identify and resolve risks related to shortages, delays, or supply disruptions;
- Lead end-to-end supplier sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation processes, partnering with leadership to inform purchasing decisions and support margin improvement;
- Lead international supply chain planning, including shipping strategies, lead times, and warehouse coordination;
- Design and implement scalable procurement processes, systems, and controls to support increased supply chain complexity and international expansion;
- Align purchasing decisions with broader company goals, demand planning, and operational capacity.
Requirements
- 5+ years of 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)
- Proficient in English (B2+), both written and verbal
- A passion for Product Development — you enjoy creating 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
- Comfortable with the ambiguity of changing priorities and flexible in embracing new ideas within a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to autonomously manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines and analyzing impact
- Ability to embody and exercise Nestig's Core Values in all facets of the business
Benefits
- Total Rewards: See 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 days and/or governmental holidays that flank a requested day 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 to help you create a comfortable working environment at home
- Annual education stipend to support continuous learning
- Nestig discount for you, your family, and loved ones
- Paid parental leave of sixteen (16) weeks after six (6) months of employment
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