Job Description:
Capay Inc. (Capay Organics & Farm Fresh To You), the area's leading grower of organic produce is currently seeking a Procurement Manager. Founded in 1976, the company provides fresh, organic fruits and vegetables to retail and home customers throughout the state of California. Capay Inc. is a thriving organization looking for top notch employees to join our growing team in Capay and West Sacramento.
Coordinates the spot and replenishment purchasing, product flow, and distribution of materials and supplies for Farm Fresh To You and Capay Organics by performing the following duties.
- Coordinates supply chain management including resource planning, scheduling and perishable inventory control;
- Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery;
- Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost effective manner including booking and coordinating inbound and outbound freight;
- Coordinates with regional departments to insure consistent quality and smooth flows of product and information;
- Assists in the coordination of balancing FFTY, CO Sales and Capay Farms supply needs and inventory to
- help reduce cost and maximize company profitability;
- Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed;
- Manages vendor relations and supplier development with selected vendors;
- Manages quality control, product rejections and resolves vendor disputes;
- Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity. Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements;
- Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used;
- Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs;
- Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations;
- Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality
- standards of the company;
- Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records;
- Ability to get along and work effectively with others is required;
- Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Directly supervises one employee in the Procurement Department.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or eight to ten years
- related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with fresh
- Produce preferred.
Computer Skills
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Famous Database software; Internet software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.
Position Reports to:
VP – Sales & Procurement
