Procurement Agent

About the role

Canyon Falls Farm is seeking a customer service-oriented Procurement Agent to work closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and suppliers to ensure that the assigned stewardship has the resources it needs to operate efficiently and effectively. This on-site position may be based from either the Burley, ID farm office or the Salt Lake City, UT corporate office. Eligible candidates must be within commutable distance from their desired office location.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality goods and services.
• Analyze purchasing trends and patterns to optimize procurement processes and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand and identify their procurement needs and requirements.
• Manage RFPs, RFQs, and bids for procurement projects across applicable sublocations and states.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with suppliers and vendors to ensure favorable pricing and delivery terms.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Prepare sourcing events, qualifies vendors, and negotiates terms and conditions.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, maintain accurate purchasing record documentation, expedite delivery, ensure vendors are appropriately set up before issuing purchase order.
• Partner with vendors, finance and/or operations to ensure alignment of planning, forecasting, budgeting, contracts, supplier management, invoicing and resolve and problems or discrepancies.
• Participate regularly in procurement related training and provide support to operations.
• Gather real-time customer feedback to ensure team is reducing costs and adding value to operations.
• Responsible for procurement of both capital and operating budget items following procurement best practices including obtaining quotes/bids, negotiation, and contract management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• CPP (Certified Purchasing Professional) or equivalent certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing/procurement with knowledge of agrochemicals and fertilizers.
• Previous farming/Ag experience strongly desired.
• Broad knowledge of purchasing practices, legal applications, reporting and financial analysis.
• Strong technical skills and familiarity with Inventory or Warehouse Mgmt Systems and/or ERP tools.
• Working knowledge in process improvement using Six Sigma or similar quality assurance discipline.
• Strong demonstrated interpersonal, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish or Portuguese a plus.
• Able to work overtime and travel up to 25% to various office/farm locations, both domestic and internationally.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Ability to contribute to an FSA.
• Employer matched 401(K).
• Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes.
• Discretionary profit-sharing bonus for all full-time employees.
• Company Cell Phone.
• Commuter Benefits.

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