Strategic Procurement Lead – Agriculture & Ops

Laurel Valley Soils; Landenberg (PA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k with 5% match

Résumé du poste

Laurel Valley Farms in Landenberg, PA is seeking a Procurement Manager to serve as the primary purchaser for the company, handling purchases of supplies, parts, fuel, and fertilizer, and supporting operations with raw materials and maintenance sourcing.

You will manage the full PO process, develop purchasing procedures, negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers, track deliveries, and maintain ERP records to strengthen accountability and cost control across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship-management skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple suppliers, orders, and priorities and follow through on commitments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business software.
• Ability to understand material specifications, pricing structures, freight costs, and inventory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to work independently, establish structure in developing processes, and implement practical systems and procedures in a growing business, using sound judgment and escalating significant risks appropriately.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the primary purchaser for the company, coordinating purchases of supplies, parts, fuel, fertilizer.
• Manage the full purchase order process, including creating POs, obtaining required approvals, placing orders, tracking deliveries, and coordinating receiving activities and accurate ERP entries.
• Develop and maintain purchasing procedures, approval workflows, and ERP purchasing and receiving processes that provide clear accountability, visibility, and cost control.
• Assist Operations with raw material purchasing and the maintenance shop with parts sourcing and purchasing as needed.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotes, availability, lead times, and freight costs; negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery requirements.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, evaluate performance, and establish alternative sources for critical supplies and materials.
• Coordinate with departments to anticipate purchasing needs, monitor supply levels, and schedule deliveries to support operations and maintenance.
• Verify that received goods match purchase orders and specifications; coordinate resolution of shortages, damaged goods, returns, and supplier issues.
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, purchasing, and receiving records; work with Accounting to resolve PO, receipt, and invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor spending and purchasing trends, identify savings opportunities, and improve purchasing efficiency without compromising quality or reliability.
• Coordinate with departments to verify services were completed as agreed, match service invoices to approved quotes and purchase orders, and resolve discrepancies with vendors and Accounting before payment.
• Perform other procurement and purchasing duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Organization

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Laurel Valley Farms in Landenberg, PA is seeking a Procurement Manager to serve as the primary purchaser for the company, handling purchases of supplies, parts, fuel, and fertilizer, and supporting operations with raw materials and maintenance sourcing.

You will manage the full PO process, develop purchasing procedures, negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers, track deliveries, and maintain ERP records to strengthen accountability and cost control across the organization.