What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Leader for Direct Commodities position at Lakeview Farms?
Procurement Leadership
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Leader to join our team and drive our procurement strategy forward. The successful candidate will have a strong background in ERP systems (SAP preferred), supply planning, and a proven ability to manage Purchase Price Variance effectively.
Responsibilities
- Develop commodity strategies and supply bases consistent with business initiatives
- Execute the procurement commodity strategy for key categories (fresh, frozen, canned, and aseptic produce)
- Issue Purchase Orders as necessary to meet the production schedule while maintaining best-in-class cost
- Develop and utilize customized lists of Preferred Suppliers to support requirements for managed commodities
- Facilitate timely flow of information between the supply base and internal stakeholders (e.g., Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning)
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
- At least 3 years of Supply Chain experience, ideally 4-7 years with a history of increasing responsibility and development
- Strong preference for experience managing a Fresh Produce supply chain in either Planning or Procurement/Purchasing
- Intermediate-level experience w/ MS Excel (IndexMatch, IF statements, Pivot Tables, etc.)
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a leading company in the fresh produce industry
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to apply for this exciting opportunity.
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Leader to join our team and drive our procurement strategy forward. The successful candidate will have a strong background in ERP systems (SAP preferred), supply planning, and a proven ability to manage Purchase Price Variance effectively.
Responsibilities
- Develop commodity strategies and supply bases consistent with business initiatives
- Execute the procurement commodity strategy for key categories (fresh, frozen, canned, and aseptic produce)
- Issue Purchase Orders as necessary to meet the production schedule while maintaining best-in-class cost
- Develop and utilize customized lists of Preferred Suppliers to support requirements for managed commodities
- Facilitate timely flow of information between the supply base and internal stakeholders (e.g., Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning)
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
- At least 3 years of Supply Chain experience, ideally 4-7 years with a history of increasing responsibility and development
- Strong preference for experience managing a Fresh Produce supply chain in either Planning or Procurement/Purchasing
- Intermediate-level experience w/ MS Excel (IndexMatch, IF statements, Pivot Tables, etc.)
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a leading company in the fresh produce industry
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to apply for this exciting opportunity.
