Senior Purchasing Manager
UPSIDE Foods
About this role
Senior Purchasing Manager at UPSIDE Foods to lead and scale the company’s procurement function during growth and commercialization. The role supports building foundational processes and a procurement team while working within a cultivated meat biotechnology company based in Berkeley, CA. This position combines tactical execution with strategic sourcing and supplier relationship focus.
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About UPSIDE Foods
upsidefoods.comUpside Foods grows real meat directly from animal cells using cell-culture and bioprocessing technology to produce chicken, beef and other proteins without raising or slaughtering animals. The company focuses on scaling safe, high-quality products that reduce the environmental footprint and animal welfare impacts of conventional meat production. Upside works with food scientists, engineers and partners to build commercial facilities and bring cultivated meat to restaurants and retailers as an alternative protein for mainstream consumers.
Recent company news
ABC NewsUSDA approves 1st ever 'cell-cultivated meat' for 2 American manufacturers
1 month ago
FoodBev MediaUpside Foods gains global exposure as MrBeast showcases cultivated chicken
1 month ago
The Motley FoolCan You Buy Upside Foods Stock Pre-IPO? What to Know
Nov 24, 2025
Green QueenUpside Foods: Cultivated Meat Startup Expands to Life Sciences with Lucius Labs
1 month ago
The Texas TribuneTexas sued over its lab-grown meat ban
Sep 3, 2025
About UPSIDE Foods
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$170k – $195k
per year