Procurement Manager, Common Market

Posted by on July 15, 2013

Common Market, a mission-driven distributor of local foods to the Mid-Atlantic region, seeks a Procurement Manager. Our mission is to strengthen regional farms while making the local bounty accessible to communities and the institutions that serve them. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, results-driven and passionate about sustainable food, in addition to having the professionalism and experience to succeed in a demanding role that is critical to the success of the organization. This position requires an extremely organized individual who is able to work independently with a sense of urgency and great attention to detail – someone who is flexible, collaborative, and possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Main Responsibilities

• Order with farmers and vendors daily

• Manage relationships and logistics with Common Market farmers and vendors

• Manage crop and product planning throughout the year to ensure consistent product availability

• Work with farmers and vendors to maintain quality specifications

• Track demand and communicate with vendors and sales team regarding product availability

• Work with vendors and customer outreach team to establish fair pricing

• Develop new relationships and products to meet customer demand

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• 2-4 years experience in any fresh food industry

• Experience in wholesale procurement and managing logistics

• Knowledge of sustainable agriculture and local food systems

• Strong preference for someone with experience in farming

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel)

• Experience and skilled in analyzing data using Excel

Baseline Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

• Flexible work hours to accommodate some evening and weekend work

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Compensation- Pay commensurate with experience

Send cover letter and resume to [email protected]