Procurement Contract Analyst

Position Summary

The Procurement Contract Analyst will play a critical role in managing supplier contracts, ensuring compliance, and driving cost optimization. This position combines analytical rigor to support procurement operations and mitigate risk across the supply chain.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• This is a hybrid role. Candidates must reside within one hour of Oceanside, CA 92056, and be available to work on-site 2–3 days per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Contract Management & Compliance
  • Draft, review, and administer supplier contracts, amendments, and renewals.
  • Ensure all agreements comply with food safety regulations and company policies.
  • Maintain accurate contract records and monitor expiration dates to prevent lapses.
• Procurement Analysis & Reporting
  • Analyze supplier performance metrics (cost, quality, delivery timelines).
  • Conduct cost-benefit and risk assessments for new and existing contracts.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly procurement reports
• Vendor Relations & Negotiation
  • Serve as liaison between internal teams and suppliers for contractual matters.
  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and service-level agreements to maximize ROI.
  • Support onboarding new vendors, ensuring all documentation (e.g., HACCP plans, audits, certifications) is complete.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Operations, Quality, and Finance to align procurement strategies with production needs.
  • Assist in resolving contract disputes and supply chain disruptions.
• All other duties as assigned

Non-Essential Job Duties

• May perform similar and incidental duties as required.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement or contract management experience, ideally in food & beverage manufacturing.

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of food safety compliance (FDA, SQF, BRC, HACCP).

• Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience (NetSuite preferred).

Language Skills

• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) for drafting contracts, negotiating terms, and communicating with internal teams.

• Additional language skills (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin) to support international vendor relationships and global sourcing initiatives.

Other Skills

• Advanced knowledge of NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms for contract and procurement workflows.

• Ability to interpret spend data, supplier KPIs, and create dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.

• Familiarity with CLM software for tracking and compliance.

• Identifying opportunities for savings without compromising quality.

• Assessing supplier reliability and contingency planning.

• Coordinating cross-functional initiatives and timelines.

• Skilled in securing favorable terms while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

• Ability to resolve disputes and mitigate supply chain risks quickly.

• Clear, professional interaction with internal teams and external vendors.

Other Abilities

• Ability to interpret complex contract terms and assess financial implications.

• Skilled in root cause analysis for supply chain disruptions and vendor performance issues.

• Ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Skilled at prioritizing tasks based on business impact and urgency.

• Ability to enforce compliance without compromising relationships.

Ethical Abilities

• Consistently acts in the company’s best interest while maintaining fairness in negotiations.

• Protects sensitive supplier and pricing information from unauthorized disclosure.

• Ensures all procurement activities align with regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, SQF) and internal policies.

• Maintains clear documentation and communication to avoid conflicts of interest.

• Takes ownership of actions and decisions, especially in contract execution and vendor relationships.

• Understands and enforces anti-bribery and ethical sourcing practices.

Major Business/Professional Contacts

• Regular contact with corporate cross-functional partners, manufacturing team members, and the leadership team.

• Occasional contact with vendors.

Working and Environmental Conditions

• Operates in a high-volume food and beverage manufacturing setting where priorities can shift quickly.

• Requires precision in contract review and compliance documentation.

• Heavy use of ERP systems (NetSuite or similar), procurement analytics tools, and digital contract management platforms.

Physical Demands

• Primarily sedentary role requiring extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Occasional lifting of files, binders, or small office equipment (typically under 20 lbs.).

• May involve occasional travel to vendor sites, manufacturing facilities, or industry events.

• Ability to read detailed contracts, spreadsheets, and communicate effectively via phone, video calls, and in-person meetings.

Benefits

Come join the Suja Life! We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other ancillary benefits
• Matching 401k
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off
• Free juice!

Compensation

• $90,000 - $100,000 DOE

Suja Life is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations regarding pay.

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