Materials Purchaser

There's Always a Seat at Our Bar

The Lagunitas Brewing Company began on a kitchen stove in Northern California in 1993 and has always looked to the future - whether supporting local communities by turning beer into money for the cause, or fueling stories, songs, and experiences with our IPA. Wherever you go: Beer Speaks, People Mumble.

What You'll Get

• Flexibility - Hybrid work environment
• Benefits - Awesome family-friendly coverage for: medical, dental, vision, and parental leave
• Time off - Approx 33 days off in your first year (combo of vacay, holidays and personal days)
• Retirement - Up to 4% match on 401K plan
• BEER & Schwag - Four free cases of Lagunitas beverages a month & 50% off food and merch
• Good Vibes - Employee happy hour, dog friendly campus, live music
• Gym Membership - Up to $50 monthly reimbursement for that beer belly (or at least to prevent it)
• Pet Insurance - Keep your dogs and cats covered!
• It's Friday, Ya'll - Have lunch on us! Get paid every other Friday, starting at: $94,848-$106,704

The Gist

Responsible for processing product orders, monitoring the return and disposition of direct, indirect and returnable materials in support of current and future production needs. This proactive planner will learn and refine company purchasing policies and procedures and maintain supply inventory levels. The purchaser engages with Lagunitas' supply base to ensure continuity of supply while managing appropriate inventory levels to minimize risk of loss and obsolescence. This role contributes to a full range of supply management services by assisting in SRM, strategic sourcing, supplier quality, and supply chain risk management. This partner works closely with the Operations, Strategy, and Supply Chain teams to coordinate the development of plans and to ensure business needs are met by the supply base.

What You'll Do

• Manages the timely flow of materials in the right quantities as the single point of contact between suppliers and breweries.
• Identify discrepancies with purchase orders and implement solutions.
• Purchase materials in support of new product innovation and testing.
• Executes Lagunitas' strategic sourcing process for applicable spend categories.
• Monitors supplier quality performance and manages supplier scorecards in support of supplier quality management initiatives.
• Identifies risk in Lagunitas' supply chain and drives the development of risk mitigation plans with affected business stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply, safety, and financial sustainability.
• Assists in the negotiation process for select spend categories.
• Identifies and develops business processes to improve departmental effectiveness and ensure sound supply management discipline.
• Supports Operations through facilitation of supplier quality, service, and supply challenges to ensure continuity of production and facilitate future growth.
• Prepares data and reports for regional and global teams to support planning and procurement activities
  
  

What We're Lookin' For

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Supply Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Inventory Management preferred.
• Strong understanding of operations needs and challenges.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a dynamic environment.
• Must be analytical, organized and efficient.
• A constant learner, able to flourish in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.

Come as You Are

At Lagunitas, we welcome people (and dogs) from all walks of life. Anyone, regardless of their race, creed, nation of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, veteran status, marital status, or age, has a home here. Love, progress, and acceptance will always have a seat at our bar.