Grower Relations & Farm Sourcing Lead

Healthy Food Ingredients, LLC.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthy Food Ingredients, LLC. in Fargo, North Dakota seeks a Farm Sourcing Lead to oversee procurement of commodities directly from growers.

You will lead sourcing efforts, build strong grower relationships, and coordinate purchasing with sales, logistics, quality and operations to meet customer requirements and sustain an efficient supply chain. The role requires regular travel to growers, market analysis, contract negotiation, and maintaining accurate purchasing records and inventory

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience in commodities, agriculture, grain, or procurement preferred.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound business decisions.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities and working alone and in a team environment.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities and support sourcing efforts for assigned commodities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with growers and farm partners.
• Identify and develop new growers and strengthen business relationships.
• Travel regularly to meet with growers and strengthen business relationships.
• Work closely with growers on production, storage, and shipping requirements.
• Coordinate with logistics, operations, and quality teams to support customer needs.
• Provide market information, commodity updates, and purchasing recommendations.
• Ensure purchasing records, contracts, and documentation are accurate and complete.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate commodity availability with company facilities.
• Assist with supplier food safety compliance and quality requirements.
• Negotiate contracts and purchasing agreements when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Industry experience

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Negotiation skills

Job description

Healthy Food Ingredients, LLC. in Fargo, North Dakota seeks a Farm Sourcing Lead to oversee procurement of commodities directly from growers.

You will lead sourcing efforts, build strong grower relationships, and coordinate purchasing with sales, logistics, quality and operations to meet customer requirements and sustain an efficient supply chain. The role requires regular travel to growers, market analysis, contract negotiation, and maintaining accurate purchasing records and inventory