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$67,800.00 - $88,200.00JOB OVERVIEW:
The Procurement & Sourcing Specialist supports the execution of Blue Diamond Growers’ procurement strategy by managing purchase order execution, supplier coordination, master data integrity, and operational sourcing support.This role partners closely with the Director of Procurement and procurement team to ensure supply continuity, data accuracy, and timely execution across direct and indirect spend categories. The Specialist plays a critical role in supporting supplier performance, procurement processes, and operational purchasing activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Procurement Execution & Operational Support
- Execute purchase orders for assigned categories and ensure timely order placement.
- Support sourcing activities including RFQs, supplier comparisons, and cost analysis .
- Coordinate vendors’ communication related to pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules.
- Monitor order status and proactively resolve supply or delivery issues.
- Support procurement execution for new product introductions and operational initiatives .
- Assist Director and Buyers with negotiation preparation and sourcing documentation.
Supplier & Vendor Management Support
- Support supplier onboarding, documentation, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain supplier records, contracts, and vendor information.
- Support the Supplier Documentation Management Process by collecting all packaging.
- Track supplier performance metrics including delivery, pricing, and service levels.
- Assist with supplier issue resolution including quality, service, and delivery concerns.
- Coordinate vendor communications and follow-up actions.
Master Data & Systems Management
- Maintain vendor, material, and procurement master data in SAP and procurement systems.
- Create and maintain materials, pricing, and sourcing data.
- Ensure data accuracy for planning, MRP, and purchasing activities.
- Support procurement system discipline and process adherence.
- Assist with procurement reporting and spend tracking.
Planning & Replenishment Support
- Review MRP recommendations and execute purchasing actions.
- Support replenishment activities for assigned material categories.
- Partner with operations and planning teams to ensure supply continuity.
- Help identify potential shortages and expedite critical materials.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with IT and AP to promote simplification of processes (for governance purpose) and automation of transactions (SAP S4/Ariba).
- Support procurement requirements for plant operations and projects.
- Support cost savings tracking and procurement reporting.
Process & Continuous Improvement
- Support procurement process improvements and standardization.
- Assist with documentation of procurement procedures and workflows.
- Help improve reporting, supplier tracking, and procurement visibility.
- Promote disciplined procurement execution and compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred
- 3–5 years procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing experience
- Experience working in manufacturing, CPG, agriculture, or operations preferred
- Experience supporting procurement execution or operational purchasing
Required Skills
- SAP or ERP purchasing experience preferred
- Strong organizational and execution skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong communication and supplier coordination skills
- Data accuracy and attention to detail
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP, Ariba, or procurement systems
- MRP and replenishment experience
- Vendor management experience
- Procurement analytics or reporting experience
Direct Reports: N/A
Success Measures
- Purchase order execution accuracy and timeliness
- Supplier delivery performance support
- Master data accuracy
- Procurement process compliance
- Supply continuity and issue resolution support
- Cost savings tracking support
WHY BLUE DIAMOND?
In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE .
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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.Top Skills
What We Do
Blue Diamond Growers is on a global mission to share the benefits of almonds with the world. Blue Diamond Growers is the world's largest almond processing and marketing company. We are the world’s leading almond brand, and we’re focused on building markets and creating new products to deliver the benefits of almonds to the world. Made up of more than 3,000 growers, we’re cooperatively owned by half of the state's almond growers who produce over 80 percent of the world almond supply. The California almond crop is marketed to all 50 states and more than 90 foreign countries, making almonds California's largest food export, the sixth largest U.S. food export and the #1 specialty crop in America. We keep that market-leading position by remaining strategically ahead of the curve, with continual innovations in our award-winning processing plants and information technology systems that have grown by leaps and bounds to support global growth. Our biggest point of differentiation, though, is our people. Through cooperation and teamwork, we, the Almond People as we’re affectionately known, deliver the best-tasting, highest-value almonds and almond products in the world. This is an exciting time at Blue Diamond where every team member can showcase their talents and contribute in new and innovative ways to drive accomplishments. The opportunity is here for each of us to step up, take our futures in hand and find new ways to achieve at Blue Diamond. We’re building on our strengths, learning as we go, trusting one another and realizing unprecedented levels of success. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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