Procurement Manager

JOB TITLE : Procurement Manager

REPORTS TO : VP Sales & Marketing

Job Summary :

The Procurement Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the procurement and supply of all raw material commodities including raw fruit and sugar to support Graceland Fruits operational financial and growth objectives. This role manages supplier relationships negotiates high-impact contracts and ensures continuity of supply across a complex seasonal and global commodity landscape. This person also leads a team of Commodity Managers and collaborates cross-functionally to drive efficiency cost optimization and long-term strategic planning.

Deliverables :

Work with the VP of Sales & Marketing to develop and implement sales strategies that result in meeting or exceeding corporate sales and profitability goals in collaboration with other members across the organization.

Job Duties :

• Lead the procurement function for raw fruit commodities and key ingredients ensuring consistent supply to meet production and sales forecasts while managing to annual procurement budget.
• Develop and execute a multi-year Strategic Commodity Plan aligned with corporate goals budget targets and evolving market dynamics.
• Analyze global commodity markets harvest outlooks and pricing trends to inform long-term purchasing strategy cost forecasting and budget-aligned risk mitigation.
• Cultivate and manage key partnerships ensuring reliability quality and competitive pricing.
• Negotiate complex contracts including pricing models supply commitments payment structures & terms.
• Maintain accountability for performance metrics related to supplier delivery cost savings and quality compliance.
• Partner with Operations Finance Quality Assurance and Sales to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Coordinate with production planning teams to ensure raw material availability aligns with dynamic scheduling needs.
• Oversee the integrity of procurement-related data within the ERP system (item master vendor profiles pricing CRM etc.).
• Maintain up-to-date food safety and quality documentation from suppliers in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Direct and mentor Commodity Managers setting clear goals and fostering a high-performance accountable culture.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain activities.
• Professionally represents Graceland Fruit in industry and community-based organizations

Education & Qualifications

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,Vendor Management,HR Sourcing,Procurement Management,Supply Chain Experience,Contract Management,Contract Negotiation,E-procurement,negotiation,Contracts

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1