Job Title: Seaweed & Sourcing Specialist
Location: San Leandro, CA or Remote
Employment Type: Contract (Part or Full-Time)
Reports to: Head of Supply
OVERVIEW
Sway is a California-based biomaterials startup harnessing the power of seaweed to create home-compostable replacements for single-use plastics. We are focused on developing and scaling high-performance, seaweed-based, flexible packaging. Sway's technology drops into traditional plastic infrastructure, while simultaneously replenishing ocean health, promoting regenerative materials, and ultimately creating a more inclusive climate movement.
THE ROLE
The Seaweed & Sourcing Specialist will play a crucial role in refining and executing Sway’s regenerative sourcing strategy. You’ll develop expertise in seaweed cultivation, processing, and the related regulations and best practices, and your research will influence Sway’s process for identifying and qualifying sources of supply. You’ll work closely with new and existing supply partners to gather data and content, helping Sway build a best-in-class level of supply chain transparency. As we look to scale and diversify our sources of supply, you’ll also build partnerships with new suppliers and communicate Sway’s raw material requirements in collaboration with the R&D team.
We foster a proactive, solutions-oriented work environment where a tight-knit, interdisciplinary team collaborates intensively. Exceptional organization and communication skills are vital, as is attention to detail within a fast-moving startup environment. Candidates must maintain a high degree of independence, reliability, efficiency, and accountability in planning and executing the role’s responsibilities.
This is a contracted role which has the option to be part or full-time depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
HOW TO APPLY?
After preparing your resume/CV and cover letter, please apply directly at the link below.
https://swaythefuture.com/hiring-seaweed-sourcing-specialist
We will reach out to select candidates for interviews on a rolling basis.