Associate Sourcing Specialist

Office • Petaluma, CA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Amy's Kitchen is a family-owned, independent organic and vegetarian food company committed to making it simple and enjoyable for everyone to eat well. As a Certified B Corporation, they focus on crafting authentic dishes using high-quality organic ingredients. This role provides operational and tactical support to sourcing category teams, focusing on raw material and supplier approvals, inventory resolution, supplier management, data and contract accuracy, and basic project management.

Requirements

• 4+ years related experience and/or equivalent combination of experience and education, and related experience and/or training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, Word, & Power Point), and related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or coworkers.
• Ability to analyze and solve basic math and algebraic problems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (I.e., Excel, Word, and Power Point) preferred.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Supports new supplier and direct material (ingredients and/or packaging) approval processes, providing excellent customer service and support for completing and maintaining required documentation, submitting samples, keeping vendor status current in the system, and all other aspects of the process.
• Monitors and maintains status for approved materials and suppliers, ensuring all required ongoing documentation and pre-purchase sample evaluations are completed.
• Manages dispositions of non-approved raw material inventory, including coordination of all related activities and associated tracking & reporting.
• Supports with generation, updates, and closures of blanket contracts, ensuring all contracts in the system are current and accurate.
• Provides basic project management and coordination support to category teams, including but not limited to scheduling meetings, taking notes, conducting research, and tracking tasks.
• Manages select Tier 3 & 4 supplier accounts including managing check-in meetings, supporting with negotiating contracts, and handling supplier-related issues.
• Communicates timely and effectively with all levels (managers, buyers, cross-functional partners, suppliers, etc.).
• Other projects as assigned.
• Uphold the mission of the Amy’s Food Safety and Quality Policy, including following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed