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Raw Product Supply Manager

Posted on February 14, 2025

Department: Raw Product Procurement

Reports to: Senior Raw Product Supply Manager

Location: Salinas, CA

Pay Range: $70k+ DOE annually, with competitive bonus program

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Raw Product Supply Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement and management of raw materials needed for production in the company. This position will collaborate with suppliers, execute commitments, monitor inventory levels, and ensure the timely delivery of quality raw materials to meet production demands. This role involves strategic planning, cost analysis, risk management, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to optimize supply chain efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of raw materials.
  • Work with the Senior Raw Product Supply Manager to identify and qualify new suppliers while maintaining relationships with existing ones.
  • Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks to mitigate disruptions.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure raw material is delivered on time and quality specifications are met.
  • Monitor and fulfill contract obligations; seek guidance from the Senior Raw Product Supply Manager to develop strategies to minimize financial exposure if contracts are at risk of not being met.
  • Maintain, update and present raw product forecasts.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience in procurement of vegetables
  • Proven track record of executing commitments and managing supplier relationships
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and trends.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated, reliable and punctual  
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, excellent time management skills, self-motivated, attention to detail and accuracy, ability to multitask, great organizational skills, excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work in a respectful and professional manner with all levels of employees.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Work onsite and meet position’s attendance schedule, as required by the job.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to efficiently present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, clients, and customers of the organization.
  • Able to travel occasionally as needed within the US and internationally 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

APPLICANTS:

Please send your resume to: resumes@churchbrothers.com

Church Brothers Farms is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.