Job Description
Job Opportunity in Fresh Produce Industry
Opportunity to work with a leading organization in the fresh produce industry. Exposure to an end-to-end cold chain and agricultural supply network.
Job Description
1. Procurement of Red Delicious and Gala apples from Washington State and surrounding regions. 2. Identify and collaborate with efficient and cost-effective pack houses. 3. Oversee end-to-end supply chain from field procurement to export dispatch. 4. Assist in the Overseas Sales made by our various stations globally, to the US and develop local sales operations across the U.S. 5. Drive business development with large retail chains, including facilitating sales partnerships with major supermarkets such as COSTCO. 6. Support expansion into the almonds and pistachios segment, leveraging existing networks and identifying new opportunities. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- Minimum 10 years of direct procurement experience in the cold chain, fresh fruit distribution sector (categories include apples, nuts, etc)
- Strong knowledge of procurement strategies and supplier management in the fresh fruit distribution industry.
- Proven ability to negotiate contracts and achieve cost savings.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in collaborating with global cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of market trends and legal compliance in procurement.
- Strong communication skills to build and maintain supplier relationships.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $185,000 annually.
- Opportunity to work in the dynamic fresh fruit distribution industry.
- Potential for professional growth and development.
Contact Sarah Jones Quote job ref JN-072026-7061163
Job Summary
Sector: Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector: Procurement Management
Industry: Transport & Distribution
Location: Bellevue
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Sarah Jones
Job Reference: JN-072026-7061163
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bellevue, Washington |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $125,000–$185,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
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- Business Developmentunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Contract Negotiationunmatched
- Cost Controlunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Grocery Storesunmatched
- International Salesunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Market Trend Analysisunmatched
- Negotiation Skillsunmatched
- Partner Salesunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Procurement Managementunmatched
- Procurement Strategyunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Retailunmatched
- Sales Operationsunmatched
- Supply Chainunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
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