Purchasing Specialist

Wonderful-Orchards; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderful Orchards in California's San Joaquin Valley is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement, forecast seasonal demand, and secure timely deliveries. You will handle day-to-day purchasing requests, review POs, and work with vendors to optimize costs while maintaining high quality for operations.

Reporting to the Purchasing and Inventory Manager, you will collaborate with internal teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive sourcing efficiency through data-driven analysis and

Qualifications

• Negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong analytical skills with the capability to interpret data effectively.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field preferred.
• 0–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage inventory levels to maintain stock of parts, materials, and supplies.
• Communicate with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of quality products.
• Build and manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review purchase orders and invoices for accuracy.
• Review open purchase orders and receipts.
• Forecast seasonal demand and order accordingly.
• Address procurement issues such as delays and shortages.
• Review and update min/max inventory levels.
• Support month-end closing and team meetings as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

MS Office

EBS

Fleet Asset Works

Tableau

SharePoint

Job description

• Compensation: USD 22 - USD 23.5 - hourly

Company Description

With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. Wonderful Orchards is a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands which include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, and JUSTIN Wine.

Job Description

Summary of Position

Reporting to the Purchasing and Inventory Manager, the Purchasing Specialist executes the procurement process to maintain optimal inventory levels, control costs, and ensure high quality standards and timely deliveries. This role handles day-to-day purchasing requests, ensuring the material and services are available to support operations without disruption while driving value and cost savings. Responsibilities include forecasting seasonal demands, evaluating inventory needs, and efficiently responding to supplier and customer inquiries. The Specialist also proactively addresses procurement issues such as order delays, shortages, and changes to support effective and efficient sourcing outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

Functions include, but are not limited to:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage inventory levels to maintain necessary stock of parts, materials, and supplies
• Effectively communicate with vendors and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of quality products
• Build and manage strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements
• Prepare and review purchase orders and invoices for accuracy
• Regularly review and manage open purchase orders and receipts
• Review and process non-inventory requisition orders
• Prepare for Seasonal work (harvest, irrigation, etc.,) by forecasting, bidding and ordering
• Review slow-moving inventory to minimize waste
• Review and Update min/max levels
• Cross reference inventory parts and identify optimal sourcing options
• Respond efficiently to purchasing and accounts payable inquiries

Additional Functions

• Provide backup support during month-end closing
• Provide coverage for team meetings as required
• Assist Inventory Managers, Assistant Inventory Managers, and Shop Personnel as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, shall, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

Qualifications Requirements

Critical/Functional Skills

• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Strong analytical skills with the capability to interpret data effectively
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Education and/or Experience Preferred but not Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience-Preferred
• 0-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations, preferably in a fast-paced or manufacturing environment.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proven experience as a Purchasing Specialist or similar role
• Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing principles and best practices
• Proficiency in EBS, Fleet Asset Works, Tableau Reporting, and SharePoint
• Ability to understand chemical specifications, SDS documentation, and compliance requirements

Certification and Licenses:

Pay Range: $22.00-$23.50. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

Why choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards arepart of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com , or follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr .

• We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.
• We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
• We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.

Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.