Global Sourcing Specialist

Description

Company Overview

Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!   

Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.  

True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.  

We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.   

You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.  

DESCRIPTION:

The Global Sourcing Specialist provides project and administrative support and works with the Global Sourcing Manager to ensure proper execution of the production plan. A successful Sourcing Specialist will exhibit timely and accurate project management leadership, coordination, transactional work processing, outstanding cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders as well as suppliers, proactive communication, and timely follow-up to ensure completion of critical tasks and projects.

Requirements

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project management: support the management of multiple projects at one time, owned by the Global Sourcing manager. The ability to plan, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather information, and provide analysis as necessary for managing projects.
• Searches and identify potential new vendors based on category.
• Audits procurement execution to make sure it aligns with sourcing plan.
• Analyzes and summarizes forecasts based on trends.
• Assesses quotes and compiles a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns assigned by the Sourcing Managers.
• Vendor management system (VMS) compliance
• Maintains a contract database and provides required scheduled and on demand reporting.
• Supports and coordinates contract, review, and execution process with central sourcing, account leadership, suppliers and required client representatives.
• Supports the evaluation of market conditions and risk management plans.
• Monitors and evaluate vendor performance utilizing established processes and systems. 
• Administers SPM process coordinating with internal and external contributors and prepares reports for internal and external (suppliers and clients) stakeholders.
• With the support of the Global Sourcing Manger, meets and develops business relationships with suppliers including in-person meetings and supplier events.

DUTIES (Secondary 20%)

• Coordinates contractual support and additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a Supply Chain role.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP Systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to problem solve and interact with all levels of management.
• A strong analytical mindset.
• Active driver’s license required and ability to submit to MVR check.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Full time – flexibility to work extra time if needed.
• Work in a fast paced and diverse environment.
• Works in an office environment.
• Minimal travel may be required – 5%

COMPETENCIES

• Communicates effectively
• Builds networks
• Drives results
• Collaborates

All applicants must be work-authorized.

Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.

After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us™!

Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan  
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions  
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care
• Telemedicine/ Mental Health Services  
• Health Insurance  
• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance  
• Pet Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)  
• Growth Opportunities  
• Challenging and exciting work environment  
• Costa Farms Scholarship  
• Employee discounts on plants  

Costa Farms headquarters also has:

• On-site gym with showers  
• Subsidized on-site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games  
• Love Where You Work activities throughout the year