Sourcing Specialist

JOB LOCATION: In-person (Monterey CA)

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:
$90000 $125000/annually

About PRO*ACT

PROACT is Americas leading distributor of fresh produce to the fresh food industry utilizing its network of over 50 distribution companies operating over 70 third-party inspected independently owned distribution centers across the United States and Canada. PROACT sources perishable product from premier local national and regional suppliers and markets a one-call solution to fresh food operators who benefit from PRO*ACTs category cost management through commodity contract pricing in-house consultation services and integrated produce program distribution management.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.