Produce & Dairy Purchasing Manager

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their resume & cover letter to HR@gcfb.org.

Gleaners is looking for a Purchasing Manager to manage supplier relationships and help facilitate the efficient supply of fresh produce and dairy for its partner agencies. The primary goal is to maintain proper inventory levels through healthy relations on the supply side while integrating these processes efficiently into the company’s business systems. Developing sourcing strategies, negotiating and securing fresh produce and milk within budget parameters is key, along with building strong partnerships and relationships across growers, brokers, and food vendors.  

This role focuses on the strategic procurement and inventory management of fresh produce and milk. Key responsibilities include: 

• Sourcing & Vendor Management: Developing strategies to secure high-quality items within budget while cultivating and visiting vendor/grower networks.
• Negotiation & Financials: Negotiating competitive pricing, tracking market trends, and managing various funding sources to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Operations & Logistics: Managing inventory levels to prevent shortages, creating SOPs, and overseeing the equitable allocation of goods to partners.
• Quality & Analytics: Ensuring all products meet strict quality standards and reporting key performance metrics to stakeholders. 

Education/Experience

·      3+ years’ experience in retail or wholesale food purchasing or sourcing preferred

·      3+years’ experience in produce industry

·      Previous program/operations management experience preferred

·      Knowledge of the food supply chain network, including economics and sourcing dynamics required

·      Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Interested and qualified candidates should send resume and cover letter to HR@gcfb.org.

This is an abbreviated job description. For a complete job description go to www.gcfb.org/careers.