Procurement Purchasing Agent

Field Fresh Foods; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits (Medical

401(k) to help you plan for the future

Employee discounts on fresh products

On-Demand Pay – Access your earnings

Opportunities for growth and PROFESS.

Job summary

Field Fresh Foods is seeking a Procurement - Purchasing Agent to manage the timely and cost-effective acquisition of fresh produce, raw materials, packaging, and supplies to support daily operations. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to maintain inventory, process purchase orders, monitor market conditions, and optimize costs while upholding quality and service.

The role rewards attention to detail, strong negotiation, and a collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Knowledge of supplier management, pricing, lead times, and PO processes.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze pricing, inventory, and market trends.
• Proficient with Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Purchase fresh produce, raw materials, packaging, and supplies.
• Create and manage purchase orders with accurate pricing and specs.
• Monitor inventory and forecast needs to prevent shortages.
• Develop supplier relationships to ensure quality, price, and service.
• Negotiate terms, lead times, and costs to optimize value.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align materials with production.
• Track orders and resolve discrepancies with suppliers.
• Analyze supplier data to identify savings opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organization

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory software

Job description

Location: On-site at Field Fresh Foods

About Us

At Field Fresh Foods, we are passionate about delivering the freshest, highest-quality produce to our customers. As a trusted industry leader, we specialize in providing customized fresh food solutions to restaurants, retailers, and food service providers. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability drives everything we do.

We believe in fostering a collaborative, dynamic, and growth-oriented work environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their roles and make a real impact. At Field Fresh Foods, you won’t just have a job—you’ll build a fulfilling career with opportunities for advancement, professional development, and a supportive team that values your contributions. If you’re looking to join a company that values hard work, fresh ideas, and operational excellence, we’d love to have you on board!

Job Summary

As a Procurement - Purchasing Agent at Field Fresh Foods, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of fresh produce, raw materials, packaging, supplies, and other goods needed to support our operations. You will work closely with suppliers and internal departments to maintain appropriate inventory levels, manage purchase orders, monitor market conditions, and ensure materials meet our expectations for quality, cost, availability, and service.

What You’ll Do

• Purchase fresh produce, raw materials, packaging, supplies, and other products required to support daily operations.
• Create, process, and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of quantities, pricing, specifications, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, usage, forecasts, and production requirements to determine purchasing needs and prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring expectations for quality, pricing, availability, and service are consistently met.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and other purchasing conditions to achieve competitive costs and favorable business terms.
• Monitor market conditions, commodity pricing, seasonal availability, and supply trends that may impact purchasing decisions.
• Source and evaluate new and alternative suppliers to improve cost, quality, service, and supply continuity.
• Compare supplier quotes and conduct cost and pricing analysis to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate with Production, Operations, Sales, Quality, Receiving, and Finance to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Track open purchase orders and communicate with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, shortages, substitutions, and delays.
• Work with internal teams and suppliers to resolve quality, quantity, pricing, receiving, and invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with managing product substitutions and supply interruptions while minimizing disruption to operations and customers.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, pricing, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze purchasing and supplier data using Excel and other reporting tools to identify trends, savings opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, inventory management, cost control, and supplier performance.
• Support company initiatives related to cost savings, waste reduction, quality, and operational efficiency.

What You Bring To The Table

• Experience: Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, inventory management, produce, food manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Purchasing Skills: Understanding of purchase orders, supplier management, inventory requirements, pricing, lead times, and purchasing processes.
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to effectively negotiate pricing, terms, availability, and service expectations while maintaining positive supplier relationships.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate pricing, inventory, usage, market conditions, and supplier performance to make sound purchasing decisions.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP, purchasing, inventory, or supply chain systems.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal departments.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to respond quickly to shortages, changing demand, supplier issues, and other supply challenges while developing practical solutions.
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple suppliers, purchase orders, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong commitment to accuracy when reviewing pricing, quantities, specifications, purchase orders, and supplier documentation.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with Operations, Production, Sales, Quality, Receiving, and Finance to support company goals.

Why Join Field Fresh Foods?

We Know That Great Employees Are The Foundation Of Our Success, And We’re Committed To Providing a Rewarding And Supportive Work Environment. Here’s What We Offer

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401(k) to help you plan for the future
• Employee discounts on fresh products
• On-Demand Pay – Access your earnings when you need them
• Opportunities for growth and professional development