SOURCING SPECIALIST

PRO*ACT LLC; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) employer match

Team oriented culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

PRO*ACT is seeking a driven Sourcing Specialist to join our Procurement team in Monterey, CA. The role focuses on sourcing high-quality produce, managing supplier relationships, and delivering market insight to support our growing network.

Key responsibilities include forecasting market trends, pricing P.O.s, and ensuring timely order fulfillment while collaborating with distributors and internal teams. Generous benefits and competitive compensation accompany a team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of produce experience required.
• Expert knowledge in at least one Produce Commodity is required.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.
• Able to flex priorities and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide value to distributors by sourcing high-quality products at competitive prices.
• Maintain commodity expertise and provide proactive market intelligence to the organization.
• Source and price P.O.s in a timely manner.
• Forecast market trends, product quality, availability, and seasonal transitions; communicate updates to internal teams and distribution network.
• Ensure order fulfillment by using data and reports to manage suppliers and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams, distributors, procurement and suppliers to grow the business.
• Maintain supplier and distributor relationships and align sourcing with customer needs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and sourcing improvements while monitoring supplier performance.
• Serve in on-call rotation to manage after-hours sourcing needs and customer issues.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Prioritization

Market intelligence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Windows-based product management software

Job description

Description

Job Type: Regular/Full-Time

Job Location: Monterey, CA (in office)

POSITION SUMMARY

PRO*ACT is seeking a driven Sourcing Specialist to join our Procurement team! This individual will play a key role in sourcing high-quality produce, managing supplier relationships, and delivering market insight to support our growing network.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide value to distributors by sourcing high-quality products at competitive prices
• Maintain commodity expertise and provide proactive market intelligence to the organization
• Source and price P.O.s in a timely manner
• Forecast market trends, product quality, availability, and seasonal transitions; communicate updates to internal teams and distribution network
• Ensure order fulfillment by utilizing data and reports to hold supplier partners accountable; resolve shortfalls and quality issues
• Network and collaborate with internal team, distributor procurement and sales teams and suppliers to grow business
• Maintain supplier and distributor relationships and build customer loyalty by aligning sourcing with customer needs
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, sourcing improvements, and program growth while monitoring supplier performance
• Serve in “on-call” rotation to manage after-hours sourcing needs and customer issues

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Excellent Pay
• Generous Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off
• Exceptional Team Oriented Culture
• 401(k) employer match; vested immediately
• FUN, rewarding environment!

COMPENSATION

$90,000 – $125,000/annually

About PRO*ACT

PRO*ACT is America’s leading distributor of fresh produce to the fresh food industry, utilizing its network of over 50 distribution companies operating over 70 third-party inspected, independently owned distribution centers across the United States and Canada. PRO*ACT sources perishable product from premier local, national, and regional suppliers and markets a one-call solution to fresh food operators who benefit from PRO*ACT’s category cost management through commodity contract pricing, in-house consultation services, and integrated produce program distribution management.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ year of produce experience required.
• Expert level knowledge in at least 1 Produce Commodity required.
• High level of Customer Service required.
• Strong team player able to assist other team members when needed required.
• High level of proficiency with Windows-based product management software required.
• Ability to flex priorities as needed required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.