Job Title: Procurement Manager (Manufacturing Operations)
Contractor Fee: $3,250 - $3,550/month (USD)
Work Arrangement: Remote
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor
Commitment: Open to Part-time or Full-time
Company Overview:
Tidal is a Direct Placement Agency that helps job seekers find job opportunities for real growth. We work with stable, responsible businesses that are experienced in remote hiring and are excited to welcome international team members. Tidal is owned and operated by consumer brand owners and operators. We have offshore team-building experience and aim to help businesses leverage integral talent.

About This Role:
We’re hiring a Procurement Manager to support the manufacturing arm of a fast-growing consumer products business. This role owns supplier coordination end-to-end—from issuing purchase orders and forecasting inventory needs to sourcing new vendors and negotiating pricing. The work is fast-paced and execution-heavy, ideal for someone comfortable making decisions, picking up the phone, and solving problems quickly.

Key Responsibilities:

Issue and manage purchase orders with suppliers





Forecast inventory levels and trigger re-orders proactively

Source and evaluate new suppliers and vendors

Negotiate pricing, lead times, and MOQs

Review artwork templates for printed materials such as bags and labels

Handle urgent sourcing requests with speed and accuracy

Maintain organized records for suppliers, pricing, and timelines

Software/Platforms/Tools:

Google Sheets and Google Docs

Email

Slack

Zoom

Inventory or ERP tools (nice to have)

Qualifications:

3–5 years of freelancing experience.

Excellent written and verbal English communication (C1 or C2 level).

3–5+ years of experience in procurement or manufacturing operations

Strong vendor communication and negotiation skills

Comfortable with phone calls and fast turnaround requests

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive

Experience with packaging or printed materials is a plus

Shift Schedule:

Monday to Friday, flexible as needed for supplier coordination, with some overlap with US business hours

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