Global Sourcing Specialist

Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!

Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life. True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.

We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community. Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About the role

The Global Sourcing Specialist provides project and administrative support and works with the Global Sourcing Manager to ensure proper execution of the production plan. A successful Sourcing Specialist will exhibit timely and accurate project management leadership, coordination, transactional work processing, outstanding cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders as well as suppliers, proactive communication, and timely follow-up to ensure completion of critical tasks and projects.

Responsibilities

• Project management: support the management of multiple projects at one time, owned by the Global Sourcing manager. Plan, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather information, and provide analysis as necessary for managing projects.
• Search and identify potential new vendors based on category.
• Audit procurement execution to ensure it aligns with sourcing plan.
• Analyze and summarize forecasts based on trends.
• Assess quotes and compile a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns assigned by the Sourcing Managers.
• Maintain a contract database and provide required scheduled and on-demand reporting.
• Support and coordinate contract review and execution process with central sourcing, account leadership, suppliers, and required client representatives.
• Support the evaluation of market conditions and risk management plans.
• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance utilizing established processes and systems.
• Administer SPM process coordinating with internal and external contributors and prepare reports for internal and external (suppliers and clients) stakeholders.
• With the support of the Global Sourcing Manager, meet and develop business relationships with suppliers including in-person meetings and supplier events.
• Coordinate contractual support and additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a Supply Chain role.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP Systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to problem solve and interact with all levels of management.
• A strong analytical mindset.
• Active driver’s license required and ability to submit to MVR check.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Full time – flexibility to work extra time if needed.
• Work in a fast-paced and diverse environment.
• Works in an office environment.
• Minimal travel may be required – 5%.

Competencies

• Communicates effectively
• Builds networks
• Drives results
• Collaborates

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care
• Telemedicine and Mental Health Services
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
• Growth opportunities and challenging, exciting work environment
• Costa Farms Scholarship
• Employee discounts on plants
• On-site gym with showers
• Subsidized on-site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games
• Love Where You Work activities throughout the year