Strategic Raw Fruit Procurement Lead

Tree Top Inc.; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Tree Top Inc. is seeking a Raw Fruit Account Manager, FP & GS to procure fruit from growers and packers to support production needs and sourcing strategies.

The role builds solid relationships with growers, packers, and suppliers and coordinates fruit supply with Logistics and Production Planning. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in a related field and 3+ years in procurement or supply chain, with knowledge of SQF and GAP preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in agriculture, horticulture, business or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations, preferable in an agricultural, food manufacturing, or business environment.
• Driver's license from state of residency is required.
• Must meet Tree Top's driving insurance requirements.
• Washington produce buyer's license is preferred. For California, produce buyer's license is required.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of SQF and GAP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with growers and packers.
• Take initiative and independently drive priorities through completion.
• Hold suppliers responsible while maintaining productive business relationships.
• Communicate effectively and directly in difficult or high-pressure situations
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Effectively resolve conflicts and negotiate.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Identify, research, and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.
• Effectively organize, plan, and execute.
• Use computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Meet behaviors established in Tree Top's performance culture and values.

Skills

Relationship building

Initiative

Communication under pressure

Independence

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS in agriculture, horticulture, business or related field

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Databases

Job description

Tree Top Inc. is seeking a Raw Fruit Account Manager, FP & GS to procure fruit from growers and packers to support production needs and sourcing strategies.

The role builds solid relationships with growers, packers, and suppliers and coordinates fruit supply with Logistics and Production Planning. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in a related field and 3+ years in procurement or supply chain, with knowledge of SQF and GAP preferred.