Procurement Manager Jobs in Florida

INTRODUCTION

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Hybrid Remote Schedule / $$$ Relocation Bonus

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ray Bahl
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Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded nearly several decades ago and based in Florida, with operations supporting multiple growing regions, we are a leading fresh produce organization focused on delivering high-quality agricultural products across dynamic seasonal markets. We pride ourselves on operational excellence, strong supplier partnerships, and a collaborative culture where strategic thinking and hands-on execution drive continuous improvement throughout our supply chain operations.

Why join us?

- Comprehensive Benefits: Employer-paid Medical benefits with immediate enrollment eligibility
- 401(k) Opportunity
- Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
- Leadership Growth Opportunity: High-visibility role with advancement potential into senior operational leadership
- Collaborative Work Environment: Hands-on leadership team with strong operational support
- Impact-Driven Position: Lead critical plant reliability and CapEx initiatives across multiple facilities
- High-Autonomy Environment: Opportunity to build systems, improve uptime, and drive operational performance

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for packaging materials and operational supplies across multiple regions
- Build and maintain a competitive supplier network focused on cost efficiency, quality, and reliability
- Lead supplier negotiations, pricing agreements, and contract management initiatives
- Monitor supplier performance metrics, including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and OTIF performance
- Identify and implement cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
- Analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier cost structures to uncover savings opportunities
- Standardize materials and sourcing processes to reduce operational complexity
- Optimize inventory levels across multiple locations while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory
- Partner with Planning teams to align procurement strategies with demand forecasts and crop cycles
- Develop reorder points, safety stock levels, and inventory policies using data-driven analysis
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Finance, Planning, and regional leadership teams
- Maintain ERP system data integrity and improve purchasing and inventory reporting accuracy
- Develop procurement dashboards and KPIs to track inventory turns, cost savings, and service levels

Qualifications Needed

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field required
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
- Experience within agriculture, food manufacturing, produce, or manufacturing environments preferred
- Strong experience managing packaging materials or commodity-based purchasing categories preferred
- Proven background leading supplier negotiations and delivering measurable cost savings
- Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Excel required
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
- Proven ability to manage inventory optimization and procurement planning in fast-paced environments
- Strong background in supplier management, contract negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to balance competing priorities involving cost, quality, service, and inventory levels
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with strong attention to detail

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