Purchasing Agent/Lead

We have been growing produce on California's Central Coast for four generations, and we have a long history with the environment that sustains us, the fertile lands we manage, the healthy products we grow and pack, and the communities and companies we partner with.
As a vertically-integrated grower, processor, packer, and shipper, we have full control over every aspect of our business, which allows us to maintain an unwavering commitment to quality in everything we do. From tilling to table, the retailers, distributors, and food service providers we work with know they will be providing their customers with vibrant, flavorful greens that have been carefully tended to every step of the way.

What you will do may include:

• Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability, and other criteria
• Interviewing vendors and visiting suppliers' facilities to learn about products, services, and pricing
• Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company
• Verifying purchases by comparing them to a master list and recommending alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products
• Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors
• Authorizing payments and maintaining receipts, records, and inventories
• Attend industry trade shows to learn about and stay current on trends and to meet suppliers
• Confirm quality of deliveries and work with facility managers with samples of new products and materials.
• Must be comfortable with travel within a 30-mile radius (as needed) and occasional weekly day trips to other locations (seasonal).

What you will have:

• Prior experience with purchasing with a preference for agriculture, produce, or farming industries.
• Background of vendor review to ensure the companies are receiving the best value from their vendors by potentially combining orders for multiple locations.
• Review and research current and new vendor offerings to identify other potential purchasing avenues.
• Experience with formalizing processes used in procurement for multiple locations.
• Will be responsible for keeping and filing records of these purchase orders, contracts, etc.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary with the opportunity for an annual end-of-year bonus
• Company-paid health plan (medical, dental, and vision) for the employee and family
• 401k retirement plan.
• 2 weeks vacation for the first full year (accrued/prorated based on hire date).

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Watsonville, CA 95076: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Required)
• agriculture, produce, or farming industries: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000