Farm Procurement Specialist

Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pero Family Farms is seeking a Farm Purchasing Coordinator in Delray Beach, FL to oversee procurement of seeds, equipment, and services essential to farm operations. You will coordinate with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage inventory to meet budgetary constraints and quality standards.

The role requires at least 2 years in purchasing or related fields, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with procurement software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze market trends and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source high-quality products and services needed for farm operations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to ensure cost-effective purchases.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure adequate stock.
• Implement inventory tracking systems to forecast future purchasing needs.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
• Develop and manage the purchasing budget, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
• Track and report on purchasing expenditures and savings.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Ensure all purchased products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate delivery and storage of purchased goods.
• Work with farm operations to align procurement with production schedules.
• Manage returns or exchanges of defective items.
• Maintain records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.
• Prepare reports on procurement activities including cost analysis.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Adaptability

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pero Family Farms is seeking a Farm Purchasing Coordinator in Delray Beach, FL to oversee procurement of seeds, equipment, and services essential to farm operations. You will coordinate with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage inventory to meet budgetary constraints and quality standards.

The role requires at least 2 years in purchasing or related fields, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with procurement software and MS Office.