Associate, Procurement

About Unreal We're on a mission to unjunk the world, starting with our favorite food group: CHOCOLATE. Our story began when two kids who loved candy got tired of being told they couldn't eat it. All their favorites were filled with artificial ingredients, excess sugar, and stuff they couldn't pronounce. Why did something that tasted so good have to be so bad for them? OR DID IT? That question inspired our mission: to unjunk the world. Unreal was born, and it sparked a ripple of change. With real, simple ingredients, no artificial anything, way less sugar, and unbelievable taste, those kids proved that better was possible (and, well, better). Today, we're shaking up an old-school industry, winning over a devoted fanbase, and showing up on more and more shelves every day. Job Summary We’re looking for an agile, analytical, and detail-oriented Associate, Procurement to own day-to-day operations and data integrity of our procurement team. In this role, you will be the operational backbone of the department—managing purchase order execution, inventory accuracy, and contract tracking while actively navigating daily supply chain disruptions. The Associate, Procurement will play a key role in stabilizing our core operational workflows, and will have the opportunity to learn and manage Unreal’s sugar category to ensure supply continuity and cost stability.  The Associate, Procurement will be a vital member of the Unreal Procurement team and report to the Director, Procurement . This is a remote position, with approximately 15% travel required for supplier and co-manufacturer visits, conferences, and company offsite events.  What You’ll Do Manage the end-to-end daily operational workflow of the procurement team, placing all Purchase Orders accurately and on time. Maintain and update the procurement team’s contract tracker, ensuring cross-functional data inputs are accurate, current, and organized for leadership visibility. Audit, update, and maintain inventory records to eliminate discrepancies, optimize stock levels, and ensure precise data integrity. Manage daily supplier communications, assisting with the troubleshooting of delivery adjustments and tracking lead-time metrics to prevent supply disruptions. Learn and support the day-to-day coordination of the sugar and sweetener category, monitoring baseline market data to help ensure supply continuity. Work closely with the Senior Manager, Procurement - Ingredients, to manage inventory tracking for specialized ingredient lines. Build out structured rhythms and standardized processes for daily operations to eliminate administrative bottlenecks as the team scales. Maintain clear, highly professional communication with the supplier network to hold vendors accountable to lead times and contractual commitments. Who You Are Foundational background in procurement or supply chain operations, with practical experience managing supplier inventories, tracking vendor lead times, or supporting logistics coordination. Proficiency in Excel (including experience with VLookups, Pivot Tables), with the ability to maintain data integrity in inventory records and contract tracking databases. Prior experience interfacing with buyers and supporting supply chain escalations when they arise.  Strong communication skills with the ability to hold suppliers accountable while maintaining a collaborative working relationship. Demonstrated tolerance for ambiguity, with the ability to pivot quickly, stay calm under pressure, and problem-solve when supply chain disruptions occur. A meticulous approach to data entry and record-keeping, ensuring contract trackers and inventory figures are highly accurate. Familiarity with navigating Material Requirements Planning (MRP) files or ERP system data outputs is a plus. Experience managing or assisting with a raw material or agricultural commodity category is a plus. While Unreal’s culture is remote-first, our team highly values occasional in-person collaboration. As a result, Unreal team members get together for departmental and company-wide events a few times per year. Employees at Unreal are expected to attend apart from extenuating circumstances. The base compensation range for this position is between $70K - $85K annually . This position is also eligible for a 10% bonus. The salary range listed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Individual compensation is determined by additional factors, including role-related experience and relevant education and certifications. Bonus payout is pro-rated to start date. Employees must be employed by September 30 of the calendar year to be eligible for bonus for that calendar year.  Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Unreal is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. What We Offer At Unreal, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive array of benefits and perks that resonate deeply with our Core Values. We believe in nurturing our team members, ensuring they feel supported and valued, and enabling them to bring their best selves to work. Below, you'll find an overview of what each Unreal employee enjoys. Competitive salary and bonus Unlimited PTO & all federal holidays off Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - employee premiums are 100% covered,  dependent premiums covered at 60%  Health Reimbursement Account 401(k) with company match (eligible to participate after 6 months from hire) Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave Paid Caregiver, Medical, & Bereavement Leave Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Stipend Wellness Stipend Monthly Home Office Stipend Coworking Stipend for remote employees Donation Matching Program Paid Volunteer Days Unlimited chocolate Great teammates and team culture - including department & team events Exposure to exciting opportunitie