SOURCING SPECIALIST

Pro Act

$90K — $125K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in the produce industry.
  • Expert knowledge in at least one produce commodity.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
  • Proficient in Windows-based product management software.
  • Flexibility to adapt priorities as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Source high-quality produce at competitive prices for distributors.
  • Provide market intelligence and maintain commodity expertise.
  • Price purchase orders (P.O.s) in a timely fashion.
  • Forecast market trends and communicate updates to teams and distributors.
  • Ensure order fulfillment and resolve supplier issues using data.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and sales teams to enhance business.
  • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and distributors to drive loyalty.
  • Identify cost-saving and improvement opportunities while monitoring supplier performance.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • 401(k) with immediate employer match.
  • Team-oriented culture with a fun work environment.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

PRO*ACT is seeking a driven Sourcing Specialist to join our Procurement team! This individual will play a key role in sourcing high-quality produce, managing supplier relationships, and delivering market insight to support our growing network.

Key responsibilities include
• Provide value to distributors by sourcing high-quality products at competitive prices
• Maintain commodity expertise and provide proactive market intelligence to the organization
• Source and price P.O.s in a timely manner
• Forecast market trends, product quality, availability, and seasonal transitions; communicate updates to internal teams and distribution network
• Ensure order fulfillment by utilizing data and reports to hold supplier partners accountable; resolve shortfalls and quality issues
• Network and collaborate with internal team, distributor procurement and sales teams and suppliers to grow business
• Maintain supplier and distributor relationships and build customer loyalty by aligning sourcing with customer needs
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, sourcing improvements, and program growth while monitoring supplier performance
• Serve in "on-call" rotation to manage after-hours sourcing needs and customer issues

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
• Excellent Pay
• Generous Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off
• Exceptional Team Oriented Culture
• 401(k) employer match; vested immediately
• FUN, rewarding environment!

COMPENSATION:
$90,000 - $125,000/annually

Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 5+ year of produce experience required.
  • Expert level knowledge in at least 1 Produce Commodity required.
  • High level of Customer Service required.
  • Strong team player able to assist other team members when needed required.
  • High level of proficiency with Windows-based product management software required.
  • Ability to flex priorities as needed required.


Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Salary Description

$90,000 - $125,000

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