Head of Planning & Procurement

Starco Brands (OTCQB: STCB) invents consumer products with behavior-changing technologies that spark excitement in the everyday. A modern-day invention factory to its core, Starco Brands identifies whitespaces across consumer product categories. It draws upon a portfolio of innovative formulas and commercial manufacturing facilities spanning 8 product categories with limitless innovation potential. We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Manager to build and lead the purchasing function for a growing consumer products company with multiple brands and manufacturing operations.

This position will initially focus on strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiation, spend analysis, vendor consolidation, and cost reduction initiatives across the organization. As the purchasing organization grows, this individual will develop purchasing processes, implement best practices, establish key performance metrics, and build a team of buyers who will report directly to them. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys creating structure, improving efficiency, and making a measurable financial impact.

Identify, evaluate, and qualify new domestic and international suppliers.

Develop competitive sourcing strategies for raw materials, packaging, finished goods, indirect spend, and services.

Reduce overall procurement costs while maintaining or improving quality and service.

Purchasing Operations

Analyze company-wide purchasing spend to identify consolidation opportunities.

Standardize vendors across business units whenever practical.

Improve supplier performance through scorecards and regular business reviews.

Support inventory optimization and purchasing planning.

Build purchasing policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Develop standard operating procedures for purchasing activities.

Create reporting and KPI dashboards measuring savings, supplier performance, purchasing cycle times, and contract compliance.

Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, Product Development, and Sales.

Design the future purchasing organization.

Establish purchasing workflows and approval processes.

Drive continuous improvement throughout the procurement function.

7+ years of purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience.

Advanced Excel skills.

Consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, food, beauty, household products, or related industry experience.

Experience with packaging, raw materials, ingredients, contract manufacturing, or finished goods sourcing.

Experience implementing purchasing processes or building a procurement organization.

Leadership experience or demonstrated ability to manage a purchasing team.

Improve supplier quality and delivery performance.

Establish standardized purchasing processes.

Develop purchasing KPIs and reporting.

Create the foundation for a scalable purchasing department.

Recruit and lead additional purchasing personnel as business needs grow.

Preferred: Los Angeles area (hybrid or on-site)

Remote candidates with significant strategic sourcing experience will also be considered.

100% Employer Paid Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability benefits

Wellness, Phone, and Internet allowances

Professional Development/Education and Home Office allowances

Flexible PTO

Flexible WFH hours (Hybrid Position)

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