Associate Procurement Buyer

Mission Produce • Oxnard, CA

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About The Position

The Associate Procurement Buyer plays a critical role within the Mexico Sourcing team, providing advanced support in coordinating daily purchasing activities with third-party copackers and partnering with Senior Buyers to implement sourcing strategies. Leveraging prior experience in sourcing or supply chain, this position collaborates with buyers to ensure seamless supply continuity, precise system execution, and proactive communication across Sales, Inventory, QA, and Planning departments. The Mexico Sourcing Buyer will actively participate in fruit purchasing decisions from selected copackers, demonstrate readiness to autonomously execute buys when required, and deliver analytical and operational support through sophisticated reporting, data analysis, and system management. Additionally, this role contributes to all functional aspects of avocado sourcing, including facilitating copacker onboarding, audit preparation, claims processing, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within sourcing workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Agriculture, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in the produce or fresh food industry required; avocado industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or buying roles preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics D365.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day avocado purchases from approved copackers, following established pricing and sourcing guidelines.
• Support Senior Buyers in managing sourcing programs, negotiations, and volume allocations.
• Maintain frequent communication with Sales, Inventory, QA, and Planning teams to align supply with demand requirements.
• Create, maintain, and distribute sourcing and market reports that support decision-making and market insight gathering.
• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics D365 to enter and manage purchase orders, pricing, confirmations, and related system transactions.
• Update planning tools and reports to reflect current sourcing activity and supply outlook.
• Support sourcing-related data analysis, including pricing trends, volume tracking, and copacker performance.
• Assist with claims processing, discrepancy resolution, and follow-up with copackers as needed.
• Support onboarding new copackers, including documentation, system setup, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in internal and external audits by gathering data, documentation, and responding to audit requests.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing processes, tools, and reporting.
• Provide general sourcing support as needed to ensure uninterrupted execution of Mexico Sourcing operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees