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STARCO BRANDS INC

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Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Manager

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Who We Are

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. Visit www.starcobrands.com for more information.

Job Description

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.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

  • Identify, evaluate, and qualify new domestic and international suppliers.
  • Develop competitive sourcing strategies for raw materials, packaging, finished goods, indirect spend, and services.
  • Lead RFQs, RFPs, and supplier negotiations.
  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, rebates, and service agreements.
  • 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.
  • Manage supplier relationships and resolve supply issues.
  • Support inventory optimization and purchasing planning.

Process Development

  • 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.

Department Leadership

  • Design the future purchasing organization.
  • Recruit, train, and manage buyers as the department expands.
  • Establish purchasing workflows and approval processes.
  • Drive continuous improvement throughout the procurement function.
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