Vale Matcha

About Vale

At Vale, our goal is to make magic and bring the real benefits of matcha to a billion people. We are a group of fun-loving, matcha enthusiasts who believe that a good idea can come from anywhere. Vale is a Seattle startup making magic through cutting-edge technology, automation, and world class hospitality experiences. We are a dynamic and highly cross functional team with a wealth of experience in food service, food automation, software engineering, aerospace, and consumer electronics. We have come together to develop the Matcha experience of the future — whether that’s in a cafe, your neighborhood park, or at home.

About you

You are someone who is enthusiastic about matcha, obsessed with innovation, and loves being a part of a dynamic team.

• Enthusiastic about matcha. The world of matcha is huge, so you should be curious about its benefits, flavor profiles, and methods of preparation.
• Detail Oriented. Take pride in your craft and ensure Vale’s products are consistent, repeatable, and of the highest quality.
• Versatile. Bringing matcha to a billion people is dynamic work! You should be comfortable sharing your expertise in one area, but capable of owning something new in another.
• A bar raiser with proven experience. You don’t just meet the standard — you raise it. You bring deep, hands‑on expertise that elevates everyone around you and sets a new benchmark for what great looks like.
• Excited to be a part of a growing team. Vale is a growing company and we want you to grow with us.
• A systems thinker. You see the full picture and build supply chains that are resilient, efficient, and scalable. You thrive in complexity.

The role

As Head of Procurement, you will own Vale's procurement strategy and organization end to end — securing the ingredients, packaging, equipment, and services that power a rapidly growing business, and building the team and systems to do it at scale.

• Define and own Vale's procurement strategy across raw materials, ingredients, packaging, equipment, and indirect spend
• Build, lead, and mentor the procurement team as the function grows
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives that balance cost, quality, and resilience
• Own supplier strategy, contracts, negotiations, and performance management for Vale's most critical partners
• Establish category management, spend visibility, and procurement governance across the company
• Identify and mitigate supply risks through diversification, contingency planning, and supplier development
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, E-Commerce, Wholesale, and Finance on demand planning, budgeting, and fulfillment
• Build and continuously improve procurement systems, processes, and reporting

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 8+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, preferably in food & beverage or CPG
• 3+ years leading and building procurement or sourcing teams
• Proven track record of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and large‑scale contract negotiation
• Strong analytical skills with experience in cost modeling, category management, and spend analysis
• Proficiency in ERP or procurement/supply chain planning software
• CPSM, CIPS, or APICS (CPIM/CSCP) certification a plus

Compensation

$155,000 – $195,000 per year

Benefits

• Company funded ORCA card
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Annual bonuses
• Joining a fun startup in Seattle