Grower Relations & Farm Sourcing Lead

Healthy Food Ingredients, LLC; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthy Food Ingredients, LLC is seeking a Farm Sourcing Lead to oversee procurement of commodities from growers, build grower relationships, and coordinate purchasing with sales, logistics, quality, and operations to meet customer requirements and maintain an efficient supply chain.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team to negotiate contracts, monitor inventory, and ensure food safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound business decisions.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities.

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 relationships.
• Coordinate with logistics, operations and quality teams to support customer needs.
• Provide market information, commodity updates, and purchasing recommendations.
• Negotiate contracts and purchasing agreements when necessary.
• Ensure purchasing records, contracts, and documentation are accurate and complete.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Decision making

Job description

Healthy Food Ingredients, LLC is seeking a Farm Sourcing Lead to oversee procurement of commodities from growers, build grower relationships, and coordinate purchasing with sales, logistics, quality, and operations to meet customer requirements and maintain an efficient supply chain.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team to negotiate contracts, monitor inventory, and ensure food safety and compliance.