Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Procurement, or related field.
5-7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, agricultural operations, or supply chain management.
Experience in fresh produce, agriculture, or perishable commodities preferred.
Demonstrated experience in negotiating supply agreements and managing supplier relationships.
Strong analytical skills for cost analysis and performance reporting.
Proven ability to identify supply risks and develop contingency plans.
Ability to work effectively across functions in a dynamic agricultural environment.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for specialty agricultural raw materials.
Negotiate seasonal contracts, pricing, and delivery commitments.
Align contracted volumes with demand forecasts and production requirements.
Evaluate sourcing opportunities to enhance cost competitiveness and supply reliability.
Maintain awareness of market conditions and supplier capacity.
Develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions in supply.
Proactively escalate material availability risks and recommend actions.
Ensure sourced materials meet quality and regulatory requirements.
Monitor sourcing costs against budgets and address variances.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing decisions with business objectives.
Participate in supply reviews and seasonal planning meetings.
Manage supplier relationships and conduct performance reviews.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Flexible work arrangements.
Full Job Description
Department: Supply Chain
Reports to: Director of Supply Chain
Location: California/Philadelphia
Position Summary:
The Manager of Specialty Sourcing is responsible for the strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply management of specialty agricultural raw materials, excluding leafy greens, across Bonduelle Americas' growing regions and production facilities.
This role develops and executes sourcing strategies, negotiates seasonal supply agreements, and manages supplier and grower relationships to ensure material availability, product quality, food safety, and cost competitiveness. The Manager partners closely with Ag Ops, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, and Plant Operations to align contracted volumes with demand forecasts, seasonal growing conditions, yield expectations, and production requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for specialty agricultural raw materials across all relevant growing regions, excluding leafy greens.
Negotiate seasonal contracts, pricing, volumes, quality specifications, and delivery commitments to meet business requirements.
Align contracted volumes with demand forecasts, plant requirements, seasonal availability, and expected agricultural yields.
Evaluate sourcing opportunities to improve cost competitiveness, supply reliability, quality, and overall value.
Maintain a forward-looking view of market conditions, seasonal transitions, supplier capacity, and commodity availability.
Develop contingency plans, alternative sourcing options, and regional supply strategies to minimize disruptions and protect customer service.
Proactively escalate material availability risks and recommend actions based on business priorities, cost, quality, and operational needs.
Ensure sourced materials meet established quality, food safety, traceability, and regulatory requirements in partnership with Quality and Food Safety teams.
Monitor actual sourcing costs against budgets and contracted pricing, identifying and addressing unfavorable variances.
Work closely with Sales, Ag Ops, Supply Chain Planning, Quality, Finance, and Manufacturing to align sourcing decisions with business objectives.
Participate in weekly supply reviews and seasonal planning meetings to communicate supply outlook, risks, and corrective actions.
Manage supplier relationships and conduct regular performance reviews.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Procurement, or a related field.
5-7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, agricultural operations, or supply chain management.
Experience in fresh produce, agriculture, perishable commodities strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience negotiating supply agreements, managing supplier relationships, and aligning contracted volumes with operational demand.
Strong analytical skills, cost analysis, supply coverage, and performance reporting.
Proven ability to identify supply risks, develop contingency plans, and resolve complex supply challenges.
Ability to work effectively across functions in a dynamic, seasonal agricultural environment.
Ability to travel occasionally to conduct supplier visits.
