Sprouts Brand Sourcing Specialist II

Overview:

The Local Sourcing Specialist II supports the execution and continuous improvement of local and regional produce sourcing programs. This role works closely with Sourcing Managers, growers, packers, and internal partners to help support reliable supply, product quality, program accuracy, and timely execution.

 

This position supports sourcing activities for assigned local and regional produce programs by coordinating supplier communication, tracking harvest and supply updates, maintaining sourcing documentation, assisting with reporting, and helping identify issues that may impact product availability, quality, cost, or service. The role may participate in field visits, supplier meetings, and cross-functional discussions to gather information, share updates, and support program execution.

 

The ideal candidate has practical knowledge of produce sourcing, agriculture, supply chain, or merchandising, with strong organization, communication, analytical, and follow-up skills.

 

 

 

Essential Functions:

Support day-to-day sourcing activities for assigned local and regional produce programs, ensuring work is completed accurately and aligned to program timelines.

· Coordinate with growers, shippers, packers, field teams, and internal partners to gather updates related to harvest timing, supply availability, product quality, and logistics readiness.

· Maintain sourcing trackers, supplier records, program timelines, documentation, and communication logs to support visibility and execution.

· Monitor crop, harvest, and regional supply updates; identify potential issues and escalate concerns to the appropriate Sourcing Manager.

· Assist with supplier onboarding activities, including documentation, program setup, contact information, and follow-up on required materials.

· Support Sourcing Managers with supplier communication, program administration, seasonal planning activities, and preparation for supplier meetings.

· Participate in field visits, supplier meetings, or facility visits as needed to observe operations, gather information, and support program execution.

· Support basic supply performance reporting, including service levels, quality updates, availability, and other program metrics.

· Assist with analysis of supplier performance, quality trends, supply risks, and operational issues to help inform sourcing decisions.

· Partner with Merchandising, Quality Assurance, Transportation, Replenishment, and Operations teams to share updates and support timely issue resolution.

· Assist with basic market and crop research to provide context on regional growing conditions, harvest timing, crop transitions, and category performance.

· Help identify process improvements, documentation gaps, or workflow efficiencies and support implementation under manager guidance.

· Support food safety, traceability, sustainability, and regulatory documentation needs as directed.

· Prepare summaries, reports, meeting notes, and follow-up items for internal stakeholders.

· Travel occasionally within growing regions to support supplier engagement, crop updates, or business reviews as needed.

· Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Supply Chain, Business, Food Science, or related field preferred.

· Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in produce sourcing, procurement support, agriculture, produce operations, supply chain, grower relations, merchandising, or related field.

· Practical knowledge of fresh produce production, harvesting practices, packing operations, quality standards, and supply chain workflows.

· Basic understanding of seasonal growing regions, crop transitions, supply availability, and market conditions.

· Experience supporting communication with growers, shippers, packers, suppliers, or agricultural partners preferred.

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records, trackers, timelines, and reporting tools.

· Strong communication skills with the ability to gather information, explain updates, and coordinate follow-up across internal and external partners.

· Analytical skills with the ability to review supply data, quality updates, service levels, and supplier information to identify trends or concerns.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, seasonal environment while following established standards and processes.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other business reporting tools.

· Ability to identify issues that are not immediately evident and escalate or recommend next steps with manager guidance.

· Ability to travel occasionally within produce-growing regions.

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

 

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free.  We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

 

 You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Why Sprouts:

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting.  Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

 

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

 

Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

 

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