Senior Global Sourcing Manager

Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists

Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.

True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.

We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.

You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Description

As a member of the supply chain team, you will have the opportunity to make an impact across many functional areas of the company. The Senior Global Sourcing Manager, with a primary focus on the packaging category, is responsible for overseeing and developing sourcing strategies that align with the company’s goals for cost efficiency, quality, and innovation across a global supply base. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and working collaboratively with internal teams to optimize supply chain operations and ensure long-term partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management, with experience in a global environment.

Primary Duties

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories to meet business goals.
  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers that align with company standards in quality, cost, innovation, and sustainability.
  • Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure optimal performance and partnership alignment.
• Cost Optimization & Negotiation
  • Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and quality standards.
  • Drive cost reduction initiatives and analyze market trends to identify opportunities for cost-saving and risk mitigation.
  • Manage the total cost of ownership (TCO) for assigned categories and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including product development, quality assurance, logistics, and operations, to support new product launches and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Partner with the commercial team to align sourcing strategies with sales and market demand forecasts.
  • Ensure cross-functional alignment on supplier performance, risk management, and operational efficiency.
• Assess supplier risk factors, including geopolitical, financial, and operational risks, and develop contingency plans as needed.
• Monitor supplier compliance with legal, ethical, and environmental standards, and lead efforts in sustainability and social responsibility within the supply chain.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Analyze market trends, supplier performance data, and spend data to make informed sourcing decisions.
  • Develop and present sourcing reports, savings analysis, and risk assessments to senior leadership.
  • Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance, cost savings, and sourcing milestones.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in sourcing activities and work to streamline procurement operations.
• Stay updated on industry trends, sourcing best practices, and emerging technologies that can drive efficiency and competitive advantage.

Secondary Duties

• Identify alternative supply options and value engineering opportunities for ongoing business support.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system maintenance and accuracy.
• Monitor raw material pricing and identify mitigation and/or advanced sourcing opportunities.
• Develop and support metric driven category approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Supply Chain, International Business, or related business field.
• 4 years of experience working in a supply chain function.
• Proven negotiator with dynamic procurement experience.
• Understanding of following Supply Chain functions: Demand/Supply, Inventory, Production, Capacity Planning, Warehousing.
• ISM certification is a plus.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organization and negotiation skills.
• Working experience in project management.
• Proven experience in managing supplier relationships.
• Ability to multitask and work as part of a diverse global team.
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Business Insight

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Full time – flexibility to work extra time if needed.
• Work in a fast paced and diverse environment.
• Strong acumen in change management.
• Ability to travel up 40% - this role requires travel to our different farms in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, the Dominican Republic, and Asia. This role also includes travel to other nurseries, trade shows and external vendors.

All applicants must be work-authorized.

Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.

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Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Health Savings Account
• Care on Demand Telemedicine
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
• Virtual workplace for certain roles
• Challenging and exciting work environment
• Employee discounts on plants

Costa Farms headquarters also has:

• On-site gym with showers
• On-site cafeteria, quiet room, and indoor games
• Love Where You Work activities throughout the year

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