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Wawona Frozen Foods · 10 hours ago

Procurement & Planning Manager

Clovis, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Wawona Frozen Foods is a family-owned company committed to safety and quality in food production. The Procurement and Planning Manager will lead the buying and procurement processes, ensuring quality products and effective forecasting to meet production demands.

Food and Beverage

No H1B

Responsibilities

Liaising with key company employees to determine their product and service needs

Perform all procurement activities, including pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts, and tender management

Supervise the purchasing and procurement process across all departments

Identifying areas for improvement to drive performance and business results continually

Manage the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement for the organization

Developing solid relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business

Creating policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation

Create Standard Operating Procedures for the Purchasing/Procurement department and process

Stay informed about market trends, industry developments, and changes in supply and demand to make informed purchasing decisions

Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers, ensuring that contracts are clear, enforceable, and aligned with organizational objectives

Monitor inventory levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts, optimizing the balance between availability and cost

Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain, such as disruptions, quality issues, or regulatory compliance concerns

Maintain and report on KPI's, OKR's or other metrics, reporting to leadership with valuable trends, information, and for budgeting purposes

Regularly assess supplier performance based on key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics and take corrective actions as needed

Collaborate with various departments, such as production, finance, and warehouse, to ensure that procurement aligns with their needs and supports overall business operations

Identify strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and diversification opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce risk

Ensure invoices, pricing, and all purchasing is validated and tracked through budgeting systems. Oversee invoices verifications and approval to pay, validating inventory and pricing matches contract terms

Work closely with production and warehouse to ensure forecasting, lead times, and scheduling align with product on hand, production schedules, and sales orders

Partner closely with Field Operations and Quality teams to review fresh fruit quality, harvest timing, and supply readiness, ensuring raw materials meet specification, food safety standards, and production timelines

Conduct regular reviews of fresh fruit performance with field operations to align quality, maturity, availability, and delivery timing with production and customer requirements

Travel periodically to supplier and grower locations to assess vendor compliance, quality systems, food safety practices, contract adherence, and operational capabilities

Perform on-site supplier audits and relationship reviews to validate contract terms, strengthen partnerships, and identify opportunities for improvement or risk mitigation

Manages data analytics and forecasting on purchasing, planning, supply chain, and inventory in collaboration with sales, production, warehouse, and purchasing

Oversee and ensure collaboration between procurement, demand planning, supply planning, inventory, and consumption

Collaborate with product development teams to source materials and components for new products, considering factors like cost, availability, and lead times

Implement process improvements, technology enhancements, and best practices to streamline procurement processes and achieve greater efficiency

Generate reports and analyze data to track purchasing trends, measure performance, and provide insights for decision-making

Knowledge of raw material purchasing, packaging purchasing, and fresh fruit commodity purchasing process and quality standards. Lead the sourcing team to ensure timely consumption of materials, proper planning, and purchasing based on needs

Qualification

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