Job Description

Who we are Vessel is an early-stage startup bringing wellness tracking into the home.

Wellness tracking often lacks accessibility. Even more frustrating is when products geared at helping us improve wellness lack clear action steps. Through our at-home urinalysis test card, users have the ability to track wellness metrics such as - Vitamins C, B7, B9, Magnesium, Hydration, pH, and Cortisol.

Users then receive customized food and lifestyle recommendations based on their specific results. Our users can actually order food and customized multivitamins to navigate deficiencies and optimize their wellness.

We're still in the scrappy startup phase, and are looking for people who are comfortable with the fast pace and adaptability. We're a mostly remote team. We value shipping epic products, having each others back, doing things the right way, and always optimizing in our personal and professional lives.

Our product went live in late 2020 and we already have thousands of happy paying customers who are using Vessel to gain awareness on their personal metrics, make lifestyle adjustments, and see their wellness improve.

Were an experienced team with a diversity of skills and backgrounds that range from early stage and unicorn startups to large public corporations. The whole of our efforts are greater than the sum of the parts and we are consistently looking for people who share our values to bring their experiences and perspectives to the team.

Role & Responsibilities:

• 1. Own Vendor Management: all performance KPIs, conduct evaluations, and manage the relationship (forecasting, capacity planning, contingency planning, PO processing, Price discrepancies, inventory agreements, contracts)
• 2. Source for additional partners: define the search criteria, conduct quoting, select vendors, negotiate MSAs, terms and pricing.
• 3. Manage the NPI of the specific vendor products: release to manufacturing
• 4. Adhere to all relevant guidelines and regulations. Analyze product market conditions, identify challenges and propose mitigation plans to Management
• 5. Escalation of quality challenges with vendors. Working cross functionally with vendor, CM, quality, manufacturing, for immediate resolution and root cause + corrective action.

Mission/Purpose: Manage procurement and sourcing policies and activities, including overseeing specific contracts. Conduct market research, create estimates and forecasts, and identify cost reduction strategies.

REQUIREMENTS

Skills to Excel:

1. Negotiation
2. Strategic thinking
3. Building relationships
4. Data analysis on issues
5. Proactive communication

What technical knowledge do you need to perform in your role? Knowledge of ERP/MRP

Knowledge of regulatory

Knowledge of traffic, incoterms, customs requirements

Understanding of chemical manufacturing process

Understanding of mechanical fabrication processes

Commodity costing

Negotiation

Qualifications (Must haves):

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of progressive Product Sourcing, Supply Chain and Procurement experience, preferably in a high-tech manufacturing environment
• Proven track record in driving cost reduction
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, process oriented and customer-focused
• Excellent business communication skills (oral and written); comfortable presenting to senior leadership
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment, dealing with new challenges every day

Qualifications (Nice to Haves): -Chemistry, Reagents,

-LFA knowledge

-Medical devices

Equal Opportunity Employer We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vessel complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations preventing discrimination against job applicants based on:race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, martial status, physical challenges, or any other relevant factor.

BENEFITS

$85,000 - $100,000 Equity

Healthcare Plan Contribution