Job Description

Umoja Health is a minority-owned food, health, and logistics company with a social mission. We believe in a holistic approach to health, and that access to optimal nutrition plays an integral part in the physical, mental and social well-being of every individual. Utilizing our expertise, dynamic systems, and scalable solutions, we reduce the impact of social drivers of health and advance nutrition security. Umoja means unity in Swahili, and our Food For Health, Nutrition Security Solutions, Government, Unidad Logistics and PackHope divisions are united in the drive for equity and access to quality food and better health for all. As a minority-owned business, we think globally and inclusively. Our team mirrors the wide range of backgrounds and cultures that we serve, enabling us to connect with our customers in a more impactful way. 

Nutrition Security Solutions | Food For Health | Government | Unidad Logistics | PackHope

We’re looking for a strategic, detail-oriented Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, manage vendor relationships, and optimize costs across our organization. In this role, you’ll drive purchasing decisions that ensure quality, reliability, and value while supporting cross-functional teams and long-term business goals as Umoja Health scales its impact nationwide. 

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Lead all procurement and sourcing activities across product categories.
• Develop and manage strategic vendor relationships.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors and products.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements.

Sales Support and Market Intelligence

• Serve as internal expert on commodity markets.
• Track growing seasons, crop yields, and supply constraints.
• Monitor competitor pricing and market trends.
• Support Sales with market intelligence.

Inventory Management & Forecasting

• Oversee inventory planning across distribution centers.
• Develop demand forecasting models.
• Align purchasing plans with sales forecasts.
• Ensure inventory accuracy via ERP systems.
• Maintain inventory values as set by CFO
• Ensure accurate item details for existing and new item setup

Systems, Process & Team Leadership

• Lead and develop procurement team.
• Improve and implement best in class procurement processes and controls.
• Utilize ERP systems such as NetSuite.
• Partner cross-functionally.
• Ability to design and generate custom reports out of NetSuite

Qualifications

• 5+ years procurement or supply chain leadership.
• Experience purchasing shelf stable and perishable foods is a plus.
• Experience managing a procurement team.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• ERP experience

What Success Looks Like

• Improved gross margins.
• Strong vendor performance.
• Accurate forecasting.
• Sales supported by market intelligence.
• Above industry average order fill rate while maintaining inventory value KPI’s.

What We Offer: 

• Competitive base salary. 
• Extremely rewarding incentive compensation plan.
• 100% Company paid Benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision. 
• 401(k) with company match 
• A high energy, face paced, team environment. 
• A culture committed to the growth and development of every team member. 

Why Join Umoja Health?

This is a chance to combine procurement expertise with mission-driven impact. As Procurement Manager, you will play a critical role in strengthening Umoja Health’s suite of products and solutions while advancing our vision of  equity and access to quality food and better health for all .

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