Purchasing Specialist

Company DescriptionWith approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. Wonderful Orchards is a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands which include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, and JUSTIN Wine.

Job DescriptionSummary of PositionReporting to the Purchasing and Inventory Manager, the Purchasing Specialist executes the procurement process to maintain optimal inventory levels, control costs, and ensure high quality standards and timely deliveries. This role handles day-to-day purchasing requests, ensuring the material and services are available to support operations without disruption while driving value and cost savings. Responsibilities include forecasting seasonal demands, evaluating inventory needs, and efficiently responding to supplier and customer inquiries. The Specialist also proactively addresses procurement issues such as order delays, shortages, and changes to support effective and efficient sourcing outcomes.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesFunctions include, but are not limited to: 

Primary Responsibilities:

Monitor and manage inventory levels to maintain necessary stock of parts, materials, and suppliesEffectively communicate with vendors and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of quality productsBuild and manage strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholdersEnsure compliance with company policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirementsPrepare and review purchase orders and invoices for accuracyRegularly review and manage open purchase orders and receiptsReview and process non-inventory requisition ordersPrepare for Seasonal work (harvest, irrigation, etc.,) by forecasting, bidding and orderingReview slow-moving inventory to minimize wasteReview and Update min/max levelsCross reference inventory parts and identify optimal sourcing optionsRespond efficiently to purchasing and accounts payable inquiries Additional FunctionsProvide backup support during month-end closingProvide coverage for team meetings as requiredAssist Inventory Managers, Assistant Inventory Managers, and Shop Personnel as neededQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, shall, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionQualifications RequirementsCritical/Functional SkillsStrong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skillsExcellent organizational and time management abilitiesStrong analytical skills with the capability to interpret data effectivelyHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailEducation and/or Experience Preferred but not

Required:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Required)Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience-Preferred0-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations, preferably in a fast-paced or manufacturing environment.

Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Proven experience as a Purchasing Specialist or similar roleComprehensive knowledge of purchasing principles and best practicesProficiency in EBS, Fleet Asset Works, Tableau Reporting, and SharePointAbility to understand chemical specifications, SDS documentation, and compliance requirementsBilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency preferred

Certification and Licenses:

Forklift Certification preferred

Pay Range:

$22.00

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50. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience. Additional Information​​​Why choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards are part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

We nourish, naturally

• We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious
• and best-tasting
• foods are those from nature.

We play to win

• Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.

We act differently

• With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier.

food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.

Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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