About Ruby Company

Est. in 1966, The Ruby Company is a national produce, distribution, and supply company that builds partnerships between growers and commercial purchasers to deliver the best product consistently and with integrity.

We believe in an ethical and transparent business model in which we have skin in the game, investing not only in our team and capabilities, but in the relationships, we build with our customers and growers. Since opening our doors, we have built a strong reputation through performance and relationships. We are searching for motivated, hard-working, and driven individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team. Don’t just take any job, build your professional career right here at The Ruby Company.

Job Description

As a Procurement Specialist, you will utilize industry expertise as well as customer and vendor specific knowledge to determine procurement and replenishment strategies for multiple customers across multiple markets and distribution centers. As a Procurement Specialist, you will assist procurement and sales team(s) in making purchasing decisions based on commodity markets while ensuring open line of communication regarding business related updates such as product availability or commodity pricing. In this role you will oversee daily management of order processing for strategic customers as well as help to manage, analyze and present data in a meaningful and actionable way. Additionally, in this role, you will deliver effective vendor and customer support through accurate processing of passing’s, confirmations, and pricing related files. Other duties and responsibilities to be assigned.

Ideal Candidate Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, post graduate work experience (preferred)
• 5 years of Produce Industry (preferred) or related experience
• Professional, prompt, and polished written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
• Strong computer skills including database entry and ability to learn and adapt to new systems and process
• Ability to identify and resolve problems independently and with sound judgement
• Ability to consistently demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness and dependability in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage and leverage data
• Persistent work ethic and self-motivation
• Ability to thrive is a “start-up” esque environment
• Ability to achieve goals independently and in a team environment
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 15%)

What we have to offer

• Competitive base salary plus an aggressive bonus plan
• Full health benefits and 401k matching
• Energetic, fun, and friendly work environment
• Limitless growth potential
• Casual dress code
• Open door policy – strong engagement and connectivity with company leadership

The Ruby Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.