Farm to Fork Procurement Manager

The Common Market is seeking a Farm to Fork Procurement Manager in Kentucky. This full-time, in-person role involves building relationships with local farmers and suppliers, managing procurement processes, and ensuring food safety standards. The position requires a bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include inventory management, market research, and collaboration with logistics and sales teams to support local food systems.
The Common Market is excited to announce an opening for a Farm to Fork Procurement Manager to join our mission-driven team. This pivotal role focuses on building and maintaining relationships with local farmers and suppliers to ensure a steady sourcing of high-quality, sustainable products. The Farm to Fork Procurement Manager will play a key role in advancing our goal of connecting local food systems and supporting the agriculture community.

As the Farm to Fork Procurement Manager, you will oversee the procurement processes, maintain accurate inventory management, and work collaboratively with our distribution and sales teams. This position is essential in ensuring that we deliver fresh, local food to community partners, including schools, hospitals, and other organizations.

Responsibilities:

Establish and nurture strong relationships with local farmers, producers, and suppliers to secure high-quality foods

Manage the procurement cycle, including forecasting, ordering, and inventory management

Ensure best practices in maintaining food safety regulations and quality standards across all warehouse processes

Collaborate closely with the logistics and distribution teams to align procurement with operational capacity and customer demand

Conduct market research to identify trends and new sourcing opportunities to diversify product offerings

Participate in strategic planning meetings to align procurement goals with organizational objectives

Oversight of the SQF food safety program as PCQI

This is a full-time in-person position at our East Point warehouse. Schedule is M-F 10AM-7PM

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.

4-6 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a similar role, preferably within the food industry.

Strong knowledge of sustainable agriculture practices and local food systems.

Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.

Proficiency in inventory management and procurement software.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Commitment to the mission of The Common Market and a passion for fostering community engagement in sustainable food systems.

Benefits

$70k annually

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (SIMPLE IRA with 100% employer match)

Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Training & Development