Senior Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Perricone Farms has partnered with the renowned Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company , bringing together two leaders in the premium citrus juice market. This strategic acquisition creates a powerful, dynamic company poised for significant growth, combining Perricone’s expertise in craft citrus juices with Natalie’s reputation for high-quality, fresh-squeezed products. The merger expands the company’s reach and strengthens its position in the industry, offering exciting opportunities for innovation and growth.  Perricone Farms is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager  for the company.  This is a dynamic role that provides long-term, stable employment along with a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to health, vision, dental, life insurance, and a 401K plan.

Summary of the Position :

Perricone Farms and Natalie’s are seeking a Sr. Purchasing Manager will lead a team responsible for all purchasing functions across the organization, ensuring the cost-effective procurement of materials, products, and services, as well as effective inventory control. This strategic role reports directly to the SVP of Supply Chain and collaborates closely with the Operations team to develop and implement procurement strategies and key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with the company's financial objective.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement procurement strategies and KPI’s for our Florida operations that align with business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and train the purchasing team to ensure operational excellence.
• Establish clear goals for the team and provide cross-training to ensure clear lines of responsibility and accountability.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with vendors and suppliers.
• Establish purchasing policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships and manage supplier performance.
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., manufacturing, finance, quality, logistics) to reconcile forecasted demand with optimal inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in all procurement activities.
• Prepare and manage the department's budget, KPIs and track cost savings.
• Identify risks in the supply chain and develop contingency plans.

Organizational Relationships :

Position reports to the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain

Qualifications :

Company Description

The Perricone family has been farming California citrus for three generations. This connection to the groves enhances our ability to acquire, harvest and squeeze fruit at the peak of its flavor. We never rely on ‘flavor packs’ or concentrates to make our juice perfect. For that, we rely only on Mother Nature. The result is the finest, freshest juice on your breakfast table, in your recipes or in your favorite smoothies and cocktails. We are proud to be a true farm-to-table company. Perricone Juices provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicant great benefits and opportunities for growth.

Company Description

The Perricone family has been farming California citrus for three generations. This connection to the groves enhances our ability to acquire, harvest and squeeze fruit at the peak of its flavor. We never rely on ‘flavor packs’ or concentrates to make our juice perfect. For that, we rely only on Mother Nature. The result is the finest, freshest juice on your breakfast table, in your recipes or in your favorite smoothies and cocktails. We are proud to be a true farm-to-table company. Perricone Juices provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicant great benefits and opportunities for growth.