SOURCING SPECIALIST

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) employer match

Fun, rewarding environment!

Job summary

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

The Sourcing Specialist will forecast market trends, price P.O.s, and collaborate with distributors and internal teams to ensure on-time fulfillment and cost savings. Excellent pay with comprehensive benefits reflects the value of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years 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.
• High level of proficiency with Windows-based product management software required.
• Ability to flex priorities as needed.

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 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.

Skills

Customer Service

Team player

Prioritization

Produce knowledge

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.