ECU - Procurement Manager (Manufacturing Operations)

Job Title: Procurement Manager (Manufacturing Operations)

Contractor Fee: $3,250 - $3,550/month (USD)

Work Arrangement: Remote

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor

Commitment: Open to Part-time or Full-time

Company Overview:

Tidal is a Direct Placement Agency that helps job seekers find job opportunities for real growth. We work with stable, responsible businesses that are experienced in remote hiring and are excited to welcome international team members. Tidal is owned and operated by consumer brand owners and operators. We have offshore team-building experience and aim to help businesses leverage global talent.

About This Role:

This role supports the manufacturing side of the business, specifically within nutraceutical production. While the broader company operates across multiple business models, this position is focused on supplier coordination, procurement, and inventory planning within a manufacturing environment. Having a clear understanding of manufacturing workflows, vendor sourcing, and operational execution is important to ensure alignment with the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage purchase orders end-to-end with suppliers

• Forecast inventory needs and proactively trigger re-orders

• Source and evaluate new vendors for ingredients, packaging, and materials

• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and minimum order quantities (MOQs)

• Coordinate with suppliers on production timelines and order fulfillment

• Review and validate packaging artwork and production specifications

• Handle urgent sourcing and supply issues with speed and accuracy

• Maintain accurate and organized records for suppliers, pricing, and timelines

Technical Requirements:

• Strong skills in Excel or Google Sheets for tracking inventory and planning orders

• Experience using inventory or ERP systems (such as Finale, MRPeasy, NetSuite, SAP, or similar)

• Background in supply chain or procurement within nutraceuticals, supplements, or packaging

• Familiar with everyday communication tools (Slack, email, shared drives)

• Experience using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) is a plus

Qualifications:

• At least 1-3 years of experience in freelancing or an independent contractor set-up

• 2+ years of experience with nutraceuticals and/or packaging materials required

• 3–5+ years of experience in procurement or manufacturing operations

• Strong vendor communication and negotiation skills

• Comfortable managing purchase orders, suppliers, and day-to-day procurement tasks

• Comfortable reviewing packaging details, artwork, or production documents

• Comfortable with phone calls and fast turnaround requests

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive

• Self-starter who can work independently without heavy oversight or micromanagement

• Excellent written and verbal English communication (C1 or C2 level)

Working Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm US EST