Procurement Specialist (On-site in LA)

Position: Procurement SpecialistCompensation: USD $70,000 - $90,000/year + Performance Bonus up to 10%Total Annual Package: Up to USD $103,800/year + Comprehensive BenefitsRequired Experience: Minimum 3 years in a procurement/sourcing role for physical goodsLocation: North Hollywood, CA (On-site)Role OverviewPuffy is a Top 5 US mattress brand with 100% YoY growth since 2016, recognized as a Great Place to Work. This role is for a strategic procurement professional ready to become the architect of our supply chain innovation.You'll take total ownership of our global sourcing strategy, discovering and qualifying game-changing materials, technologies, and manufacturing capabilities that directly influence our product roadmap. You'll forge strategic partnerships that transcend transactions and shepherd new products from concept to market—acting as the critical link between bold design concepts and manufacturing excellence.What Is In It For You:This isn't just another procurement role. This is your chance to become a true industry architect.1. Architect Supply Chain Innovation as a Competitive WeaponMost procurement roles focus on cost reduction and vendor management. You'll discover and qualify game-changing materials and technologies that create tangible competitive advantages. You'll build a world-class supplier network that functions as a strategic asset, not just a cost center. Scout emerging materials science trends. Identify manufacturing capabilities before competitors know they exist. Forge partnerships with suppliers who become innovation collaborators. Your sourcing decisions directly shape the product roadmap. Your supplier relationships unlock capabilities that drive product breakthroughs. You're not buying components—you're architecting competitive advantage.2. Partner with the 1%🏆 Top 5 Mattress Brand in US🌍 Great Place to Work Certified💡 Work with Forbes Council Member CEOGain firsthand exposure to strategic decisions and high-velocity execution that drives a global brand3. Own End-to-End Product Innovation LifecycleShepherd new products from concept to market. Be the bridge between creative designers, product teams, operations, and manufacturing partners. Translate bold design concepts into manufacturing reality. Navigate complex global supply chains to bring innovative consumer products to market. Your work sits at the product development table, not at the end of it. You'll see your sourcing decisions become bestselling products on the market.4. Build Global Manufacturing Networks That Create Unfair AdvantagesConstruct a resilient global supplier network that gives Puffy advantages competitors can't match in quality, speed, and innovation. Establish relationships across international manufacturing hubs. Structure complex partnerships that go beyond price to secure long-term innovation and growth. Your network becomes the infrastructure that enables rapid product launches and exclusive material access. In two years, competitors will wonder how we ship products they can't source.What You'll Need:3+ years of strategic sourcing or global procurement experience: With a proven track record of bringing innovative consumer products from concept to marketInnovation Sourcing Expertise: Demonstrated success in discovering and qualifying game-changing suppliers, materials, or technologies that created tangible competitive advantagesGlobal Supply Chain Mastery: Established relationships across international manufacturing hubs and the ability to navigate complex global supply chainsStrategic Thinking Capabilities: A mindset that sees suppliers as innovation partners, with the ability to spot future best-selling components and anticipate product needsExceptional Communication & Influence: Proven ability to translate between creative and technical teams and align stakeholders from design to finance around a central strategyStrategic Negotiation Mastery: Expertise in structuring complex partnerships that go beyond price to secure long-term innovation and growthConfidentiality Expertise: Experience handling sensitive product roadmaps, proprietary material information, and strategic plans with the highest standards of discretionGood-to-Have:D2C Brand Experience: Understanding of the speed and agility required in a direct-to-consumer environmentMaterials & Manufacturing Trend Obsession: A genuine passion for following and identifying emerging trends in materials science and productionAI-Native Systems Exposure: Familiarity with modern, tech-forward tools for procurement and supply chain managementThe Puffy DNAWe're restless, perpetually hungry, and fast-paced, driven by an unwavering belief that we can outperform any competitor — regardless of their size.● Be the Owner: We don't hire employees; we welcome owners. You're accountable for results, not activity.● Execute with Urgency: We thrive in high-stakes environments by making thoughtful decisions quickly and acting decisively.● Demand Excellence: We solve the hard problems that others can't, pushing the boundaries of our craft.● Be AI-First: Daily multi-turn AI conversations challenge your assumptions.● Go All-In: When the mission demands it, we rally as one team to cross the finish line.✨ Your Total Compensation & Benefits💰 Compensation:Monthly performance bonuses (up to 10%)🏥 Health & Protection:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance🌴 Time Off:Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + US Public holidays💼 Work Environment:AI First organization with access to AI-native tool stackLearning & development opportunitiesInternational team collaboration (14+ nationalities)✅ Other Benefits:401(k) with Company MatchFree Puffy mattress post 6 months completion$1,000 Puffy/Halo Board store credit post 1 year completionReady to Shape Your Story?The alternative is another year in tactical procurement instead of building the supply chain innovation that creates competitive advantage.Click "Apply" to start your application today!