Procurement Manager

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A rapidly growing food production and distribution company is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and purchasing operations, with a focus on high-quality food products—especially fresh produce. This role is ideal for someone with strong negotiation and vendor management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building efficient procurement systems.

About the Role:

As the Procurement Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of food purchasing, manage vendor relationships, ensure inventory alignment with production needs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cost, quality, and supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement of produce and food products, ensuring appropriate inventory levels and timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor partnerships; source alternatives when needed to ensure supply continuity.
• Monitor market trends to anticipate pricing and availability changes.
• Track purchases and pricing, and collaborate with finance to ensure accurate cost reporting.
• Analyze product yields, food costs, and shrinkage to identify opportunities for savings and efficiency.
• Partner with Quality Control to ensure all incoming products meet required standards.

Qualifications (Must Have):

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of procurement or food buying experience.
• Deep understanding of the food distribution or produce industry.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and general computer systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multitask, manage competing demands, and meet strict deadlines.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for food.

Preferred:

• Experience with purchasing software or WMS platforms (e.g., Produce Pro).
• Background in building or refining procurement systems and processes.

Growth Path:

• Months 1–3: Onboard to procurement systems and workflows, begin managing produce purchasing.
• Months 3–12: Take full ownership of food cost tracking, vendor performance, and process optimization.
• 1 Year+: Opportunity to grow into senior leadership, mentor junior team members, and drive strategic sourcing initiatives across the organization.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 161175

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Francesca Brajuha

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