Senior Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago

Brooklyn, New York, United States Green Top Farms Full time
Job Overview

Green Top Farms is dedicated to transforming the food landscape by connecting consumers with local agricultural producers. We have established a robust food service and delivery model, focusing on providing nutritious options to underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Purchasing Assistant to identify and acquire a diverse range of fresh produce, meats, and dry goods from local suppliers while adhering to budget constraints.
  • Generate analytical reports for management, tracking performance against key purchasing metrics.
  • Formulate specifications for equipment and supplies, advising on procurement and bidding strategies.
  • Scout for new vendors, lead negotiations, and ensure compliance with service agreements and quality standards.
  • Address order-related issues and communicate unresolved vendor concerns to culinary management.
  • Monitor market dynamics, commodity pricing, and environmental factors to adjust purchasing strategies proactively.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with farmers and suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality produce.
  • Negotiate terms and pricing with suppliers to enhance cost efficiency and profitability.
  • Work closely with the warehouse team to guarantee timely deliveries and effective inventory oversight.
  • Conduct regular quality assessments of incoming produce to maintain our high standards.
  • Explore alternative sourcing avenues for cost reduction and quality improvement.
  • Verify acknowledgment details, including pricing and expected delivery timelines.
  • Ensure precise and timely reporting, analytics, and KPI metrics related to procurement activities.
  • Maintain data integrity across all procurement and inventory management systems.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

  • 2–4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or financial planning.
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory, with proof required.
  • Ability to lift over 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Organized, punctual, and adept with technology.
  • Passionate about local food systems and nutrition.
  • Bilingual candidates, particularly in Spanish, are strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience in produce procurement or a similar role within the food sector.
  • Comprehensive understanding of agricultural markets and seasonal produce.
  • Strong negotiation skills with a focus on building effective supplier relationships.

Benefits:

Green Top Farms offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, paid time off that increases with tenure, commuter benefits, and potential bonuses through our employee incentive program.

COVID-19 Considerations:

All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster shots when eligible. Masks may be required in accordance with local regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Green Top Farms is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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