Procurement Manager

Job Summary: 

Oversee the day-to-day logistics of food acquisition through donors of all sizes with the
goal of increasing food resources for the partner agencies and pantries we serve.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Develop procurement strategies to solicit food donations from manufacturers and
  distributors, and other food suppliers not currently partnering with The Food Bank of Manatee
• Work closely with existing food donors to deepen partnerships and increase the amount of food donations received
• Foster relationships with partner independent food banks of the Association of Independent Food Banks
• Identify retail store partners for pick-up of donated food items
• Work closely with the Food Bank General Manager to coordinate the pickup and distribution of these donations.
• Generate, in conjunction with the Food Bank General Manager, monthly/quarterly/annual food procurement reporting by product category
• Collaborate with and serve as back-up to the Food Bank General Manager and gain a complete understanding of all facets of this position
• Able to provide support to the VP -Food Bank & Transportation Operations
• May perform other duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in social services or related field
• Seasoned Professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the food service or procurement industry,
  or similar logistical function, to include purchasing, packaging & distribution, costing, scheduling, and inventory control
• A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience
• Experience working in a warehouse setting, preferably in a food warehouse environment
• Must be at least 23 years old with a good driving record to meet Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee’s insurance requirement

Special Skills, Tools, Technology Requirements:

• Able to promote a positive work environment; strong skills in developing collaborative relationships across departments
• Superior skills in supply chain and logistics and procurement
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Extremely detailed oriented, as well as provide strategic assessments
• Able to forecast/predict workflow and needs, i.e., holiday schedules
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and to solve problems
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; and databases
• Able to bend, lift, carry, push, and pull 25 pounds or 50 pounds with assistance
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods
• Able to frequently walk or travel throughout the day
• Must have accurate hearing and vision for all functions of job

Classification: Non-exempt, M-F, 7:00am-3:30pm
Compensation: $26.44/hour
Job Reports To: VP – Strategic Food Bank & Transportation Operations

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Meals on Wheels Plus is a “Drug Free" workplace. Drug testing is mandatory, with a required “negative" result for all federally recognized drugs, including medically prescribed cannabis. All applicants considered for this position are subject to a Level II background check and must be authorized to work in the United States. References are required.

Meals On Wheels PLUS of Manatee, Inc. (“MOWP”) is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination laws, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. MOWP prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.