Agricultural & Industry Food Sourcing Officer

Harvest Hope Food Bank•Columbia, SC

About The Position

About Harvest Hope Food Bank Embark on a fulfilling journey at Harvest Hope Food Bank, where your talents play a vital role in our mission to end hunger. As the largest hunger-relief organization in South Carolina, serving 20 counties, we annually distribute 30 million pounds of food across the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate regions. Our dynamic nonprofit values innovation, collaboration, and diversity, offering a uniquely rewarding experience for employees dedicated to making a meaningful difference in their communities. Join our dedicated team in building a hunger-free tomorrow through active engagement with nearly 400 partner agencies. Together, we strive to address food insecurity and positively impact lives across the state. Position Overview The Agricultural & Industry Food Sourcing Officer is responsible for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and managing a portfolio of agricultural and industry partners to secure food donations in support of Harvest Hope Food Bank's mission. This position is a portfolio-based relationship management approach, with emphasis on sourcing food from farms, agricultural producers, manufacturers, processors, and industry partners across Harvest Hope Food Bank's 20-county service area in South Carolina. The Food Sourcing Officer focuses on building long-term partnerships that increase the consistency, quality, and volume of food sources. Responsibilities include outreach, site visits, relationship cultivation, stewardship, coordination with internal teams, and meeting defined sourcing goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
Three or more years of experience in relationship management, sourcing, agriculture, food systems, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience managing external partnerships or portfolios.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently and meet defined sourcing goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CRM or tracking systems preferred.
Ability to clearly articulate Harvest Hope Food Bank's mission.
Willingness to travel regularly throughout the 20-county service area.

Responsibilities

Manages a portfolio of agricultural, farming, and industry partners and prospects.
Identifies, qualifies, and cultivates new food sourcing partners within the 20-county service area.
Creates individual engagement and sourcing plans for each partner based on capacity, seasonality, and organizational needs.
Executes sourcing plans to support recurring and sustainable food donations.
Conducts regular in-person and virtual meetings, site visits, tours, and outreach activities.
Creates sourcing agreements and coordinates logistics related to food donations in collaboration with internal teams.
Works with Operations, Programs, Logistics, and Warehouse teams to align sourcing with organizational capacity and needs.
Tracks sourcing activity, partner engagement, and food volume secured through assigned portfolio.
Provides stewardship and recognition to sourcing partners in coordination with Communication, Development, and Program teams.
Maintains accurate records and documentation related to partner relationships and sourced food.
Represents Harvest Hope Food Bank's mission, programs, and message with external partners and industry stakeholders.
Serves as a community and industry ambassador for Harvest Hope Food Bank.
Performs other food sourcing or operations-related duties as assigned.
Demonstrates a commitment to the Harvest Hope Food Bank mission and to fighting to end hunger in South Carolina.
Displays a desire to work with culturally diverse populations using a collaborative and respectful approach.
Supports a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and communicating process improvements.
Follows all safety policies and procedures.
Acknowledges that HHFB team members are considered emergency responders and may be called upon to perform regular or emergent duties during declared emergencies.