VP, Supply Chain

We are on a mission to provide the world with simple, wholesome food and beverage items that fit today's lifestyle, offering an intimate - yet fast and consistent - experience to our customers. We love and take pride in what we do, and we currently offer an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and ever-growing brand in this industry. ROLE SUMMARY: Pura Vida Miami is a multi-location restaurant and café brand built on fresh, quality food served at scale. Operating across Florida, California, New York, DMV and beyond, our restaurants demand a supply chain that works. No shortcuts. No disruptions. You'll lead the supply chain function at a critical moment of growth. The systems you build will determine how fast we can expand without sacrificing what made us work in the first place. You’ll own the strategy that keeps 50+ locations fed, the vendor relationships that guarantee quality, and the infrastructure that supports new openings. This role sits at the center of operations, culinary innovation, and financial performance. You’ll work directly with our leadership team to shape how food moves from supplier to kitchen to guest, making strategic decisions on sourcing, distribution, and cost management that ripple across the entire business. RESPONSIBILITIES: Enterprise Supply Chain Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute a multi-year supply chain strategy aligned with regional expansion goals. Define sourcing priorities, distribution network architecture, and capacity planning to support current and future location growth without operational compromise. Supplier Partnerships & Negotiations: Build and maintain strategic relationships with broadline distributors, specialty suppliers, and direct producers. Lead contract negotiations, manage pricing discussions, and establish service level agreements that guarantee consistent quality, reliability, and cost competitiveness across all categories (proteins, produce, specialty items, beverages, packaging). Procurement & Category Strategy: Oversee sourcing decisions across key food and non-food categories. Develop category strategies that balance quality standards with cost efficiency. Monitor commodity markets, anticipate price volatility, and build resilience into the sourcing base to protect margins and supply continuity. Distribution Network Optimization: Design and manage logistics networks (broadline, specialty, and direct delivery) to serve existing locations and support new openings. Optimize freight costs, warehouse operations, and inventory levels. Ensure on‑time, in‑full (OTIF) delivery performance across all markets. New Location Launch Support: Lead supply chain readiness for new cafe openings. Coordinate with Development and Operations to establish local vendor relationships, confirm delivery routes, and execute flawless first‑shipment logistics. Ensure zero disruption to kitchen operations from day one. Cost of Goods & Financial Management: Own supply chain P&L impact, including COGS optimization, distribution expense management, and waste reduction. Track KPIs such as COGS %, inventory turns, and supplier performance. Forecasting and Demand Planning: Work with Finance on forecasting, scenario planning, and margin improvement initiatives. Build demand forecasts that drive procurement timing, inventory targets, and supplier capacity planning across all locations, ensuring alignment between growth projections and supply chain readiness. Evaluate supply chain opportunities and constraints in new markets to inform expansion strategy and timeline. Food Safety, Quality & Compliance: Partner with FSQA to maintain rigorous standards across the entire supplier network. Ensure adherence to food safety regulations, traceability protocols, and quality specifications. Lead response to supply disruptions, quality issues, or recalls with clear communication and rapid action. Menu Innovation & Product Launches: Collaborate with Culinary and R&D to commercialize new menu items efficiently and cost‑effectively. Manage sourcing timelines, supplier capacity, and pricing for limited‑time offerings and permanent menu changes. Ensure launch readiness across all locations. Data & Analytics: Implement systems and reporting that provide real‑time visibility into supply chain performance. Use demand forecasting, inventory analytics, and supplier data to drive decision‑making. Surface trends, risks, and opportunities for leadership. Cross‑Functional Leadership: Serve as the operational bridge between Supply Chain, Operations, Culinary, Finance, and Development teams. Facilitate regular working sessions, resolve constraints, and ensure alignment on priorities and timelines. Team Building & Development: Lead, hire, and develop the supply chain organization (procurement, planning, logistics, vendor management). Build a culture of accountability, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement. Continuous Improvement: Identify and systematize friction points in sourcing, delivery, and inventory management. Propose practical solutions and build repeatable processes that scale as Pura Vida Miami expands. REQUIREMENTS: Progressive Supply Chain Leadership: 15+ years of supply chain, procurement, or operations experience, with 8+ years in progressive leadership roles managing supply chain and purchasing strategy. Multi‑Unit Restaurant or Foodservice Experience: Proven track record leading supply chain for a restaurant, retail, or foodservice organization with 50+ locations. Demonstrated ability to scale operations, build vendor networks, and maintain quality standards across multiple sites. Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations: Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and procurement strategy. Comfort managing conversations around pricing, terms, service levels, and long‑term partnerships. Commodity & Category Knowledge: Strong understanding of commodity markets (especially proteins, produce, and packaging). Experience managing price volatility, supply disruption, tariff mitigation, and forward‑buying strategies to protect margins. Distribution & Logistics Acumen: Experience designing and managing distribution networks—broadline, specialty, and direct delivery models. Understanding of freight optimization, warehouse operations, inventory management, and OTIF performance. Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Deep familiarity with food safety standards (HACCP, traceability, FDA/USDA compliance). Ability to partner with FSQA teams and ensure supplier auditing and documentation protocols. Financial Acumen: Comfort with P&L management, cost analysis, and financial forecasting. Ability to articulate supply chain impact on margins, COGS, and profitability to senior leadership. Cross‑Functional Leadership: Track record of building strong relationships across Operations, Culinary, Finance, and Development teams. Proven ability to facilitate alignment, resolve constraints, and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders. Data & Systems Orientation: Comfortable with supply chain systems, forecasting tools, ERP platforms, LLM/AI tools, and analytics. Ability to leverage data to drive decision‑making and build reporting visibility for leadership. Experience with R365 and Toast is a plus. Resilience & Problem‑Solving: Demonstrated ability to navigate supply disruptions, quality issues, and operational challenges with calm, clear thinking. Track record of building systems that prevent problems before they elevate. Growth Mindset: Hungry to build scalable systems and processes. Experience launching new locations, entering new markets, or scaling a supply chain function as a business grows. Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field preferred. MBA or equivalent advanced business training is a plus. BENEFITS: Health & Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision PTO Discounted Meals 401(k) Plan with Company Match The general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job classification are contained in this job description. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, essential job functions, duties, skills required and other job requirements of personnel in this role. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time. Pura Vida Miami is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe that building a team with diverse perspectives and experiences makes us stronger, more creative, and more connected to the communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pura Vida Miami