Procurement Coordinator

Who are we?

Fresh Alliance, a Buyers Edge Platform brand, provides procurement services to distributors and foodservice operators with over 50+ years of experience in the fresh category. They procure products directly from 100+ premium grower/shippers and fresh processors, to deliver the best in quality and price. With a commitment to freshness, streamlined logistics, and k-12 services, Fresh Alliance redefines the industry standard, delivering a comprehensive solution and leverages high performance contracts supported by a wide variety of clients. Fresh Alliance is an integral part of the Fresh Division as it directly works with both Fresh Concepts and Produce Alliance providing a direct sourcing and contracting resources to their end user customers.  

This position is based out of our Salinas, CA office on a hybrid schedule. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role. 

Your impact:

We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator who can contribute to the achievement of sales goals by supporting sales representatives, fostering good relationships with customer and shippers, and accurately coordinating loading and billing. Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize takes are critical for success. 

• Help our team increase sales and meet goals
• Execute the day-to-day buying on contract, including but not limited to order entry, cross-checking order confirmations, and making necessary revisions
• Front-facing with customers in communicating difficult situations concerning an ever-changing market with hundreds of distributors
• Work with growers to ensure accurate loading
• Field phone calls and emails to assist with truck needs or loading issues
• Enter claims into the system and follow up on addressing, resolving, and closing out all claims in a timely manner

About you:

• 1+ years(s) of industry experience preferred
• Excel experience required
• High attention to detail
• Good follow-through and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Don’t meet every requirement mentioned here? Studies have shown that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Buyers Edge Platform and our subsidiary brands, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or others with us!

What's in this for you? 

Amazing coverages to start. Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning! We also offer ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life and long-term-disability plans! On top of this, we also offer a 401(k) plan with company match.

Invest in your success. We will provide you with a thorough training and development program; and offer competitive compensation.

Live well = Work well. Relax with our Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy where you don’t have to accrue time off in order to take it!