Procurement Agent II

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. 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, preferably in the agriculture industry. 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. #ARI AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time. AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit‑sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted. Additional Benefits may also include: Company Cell Phone, Relocation Assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr