Company descriptionAbout 4P Foods Our mission at 4P Foods is to connect all people and communities to regional farmers and responsibly sourced food. Our Purpose is to positively impact People, Planet, and Prosperity through a more equitable food system. Each day, our work at 4P Foods gets us closer to the kind of food system farmers thrive in, soil is regeneratively cared for, animals are treated humanely, and all communities have equitable access to healthy food.
Since 2014, 4P Foods delivers regenerative and locally-sourced food through its online grocery store, wholesale business operations, and institutional partnerships. With a network of 600 local farmsteads, 4P Foods helps make sustainably grown and ethically raised food accessible to residences, businesses, and school systems across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. Each month, 4P Foods delivers nearly 7,500 lbs of food to underserved communities through six community partners.
Job descriptionWe are collaborative, customer-centric, fun and our goal is to operate with Purpose, take care of People, heal our Planet, and sustain Prosperity.
Our work environment includes:
Work-from-home days Relaxed atmosphere Casual work attireWe are seeking a Procurement Manager who is responsible for category management and finding vendors to supply 4P's product assortment. The Procurement Manager is responsible for ensuring availability of product flow to ensure 4p Foods can serve their B2C and B2B customers with a solid supply throughout the year. Managing supply along with product quality, the Procurement Manager is responsible for understanding market pricing and general pricing strategies relating to economies of scales.
Duties/Responsibilities:
? Works with vendors on a weekly basis to plan purchasing volumes and negotiate the pricing of products required.
? Places POs as required ensuring vendor order deadlines are met and product is in the 4P warehouse at the time needed.
? Responsible for seeking out new vendors that align with 4P Food's sourcing strategies.
? Forecasts and plans volumes with vendors to ensure the availability of product.
? Collaborates with other departments to ensure new products are marketed and launched correctly.
? Works consistently with Logistics Manager to ensure pricing reflects the best option of delivering or picking up product.
? Prepares and presents market conditions and product cost reports.
? Drafts, explains and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
? Resolves grievances with vendors and ensures product issues are reported to vendors and credited in a timely manner
? Builds Purchasing systems, databases, and reports to standardize purchasing processes.
? Acts as the company's representative in negotiations with suppliers.
? Manage the critical path from product sourcing to launch.
? Demonstrate an ability to challenge the status quo and always bring your own ideas.
? Be confident in building and maintaining new and existing relationships with suppliers.
? Drive to succeed and deliver outstanding results.
? Work as part of a team but be equally happy when working independently on your categories.
? Performs other related duties as required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills.
? Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
? Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
? Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
? Process-driven with a passion and drive for lean execution.
? Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
? Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.
? Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
? Understanding of business and management principles.
? Thorough understanding of the product.
? Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
? Bachelor's degree and/or at least three years of experience in a related field required.
? 1-2 years' experience with Procurement/Purchasing in food and beverage or other wholesale food purchasing is a plus, but not required.
? Must be 18 years or older.
Physical Requirements: ? Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
? Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
? Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs.
? May require travel.
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Compensationthis position is : salaried, 50k-75k Locationjob can be done remotely Application instructionsPlease click here to sign in and view application details.
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