Procurement Manager
Charlie's Produce | |||
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), profit sharing | |||
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5301 Rivergrade Road (Show on map) | |||
May 13, 2024 | |||
Job Locations
US-CA-Irwindale
Overview Charlie's Produce - Who We Are Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus. With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce. What we offer:
An amazing company culture!
Additional Compensation Details:
Responsibilities The Role We are seeking an individual who possesses a genuine passion for sourcing the finest produce, cultivating mutually advantageous partnerships with growers, and actively contributing to the creation of value for both our customers and the organization. This role securesthe right product, at the right price, from the right source, at the right time to achieve the sales and financial goals of assigned categories and enable the Company to achieve budget. This includes product order accuracy, stock levels, and management of product line. Coordinating procurement & inventory activities with other buyers in other divisions to ensure a well-coordinated product line program offered to customers. Must be highly flexible to service needs and have an ability to work in a fast pace, closely configured work environment.Reporting to the Regional Procurement Manager, this team member will collaborate with fellow buyers to achieve budget. Essential Responsibilities Include, but Not Limited To * Directly supervise and mentor purchasing personnel * Some travel required: visiting growers & attending produce conventions. * All employees are responsible for ensuring food safety and must promptly report any compromises to food safety or quality to the appropriate manager, supervisor, or key personnel. Peripheral Duties: Projects and tasks as assigned by the Regional Procurement Manager. Qualifications Desired Minimum Qualifications: * 2-5 years of people management experience * Educational requirement: High School diploma. * Demonstrated proficiency in negotiation techniques. * Background in inventory management, including forecasting and planning. * Exceptional teamwork skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and a willingness to support all team members within the department. * Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks and the capacity to excel under pressure in day-to-day operations. * Effective prioritization skills, deadline management, and the ability to achieve team goals with flexibility in workdays and hours. * Highly effective interpersonal skills for communication with employees, vendors, customers, and colleagues. Hear from Charlie's employees Supplemental Information This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state. For additional protected privacy information please visit: Privacy Policy | Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com) Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruiters - DO NOT CONTACT! Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
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