Procurement Manager | Careers | Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee

Job Summary

To oversee the day-to-day logistics of food acquisition through donors of all sizes with the goal of increasing food resources for the partner agencies and pantries we serve.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies to solicit food donations from manufacturers and distributors, and other food suppliers not currently partnering with The Food Bank of Manatee.
• Work closely with existing food donors to deepen partnerships and increase the amount of food donations received.
• Foster relationships with partner independent food banks of the Association of Independent Food Banks.
• Identify retail store partners for pick-up of donated food items.
• Work closely with the Food Bank General Manager to coordinate the pickup and distribution of these donations.
• Generate, in conjunction with the Food Bank General Manager, monthly/quarterly/annual food procurement reporting by product category.
• Collaborate with and serve as back-up to the Food Bank General Manager and gain a complete understanding of all facets of this position.
• Able to provide support to the VP – Food Bank & Transportation Operations.
• May perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in social services or related field.
• Seasoned professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the food service or procurement industry, or similar logistical function, to include purchasing, packaging & distribution, costing, scheduling, and inventory control.
• A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a warehouse setting, preferably in a food warehouse environment.
• Must be at least 23 years old with a good driving record to meet Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee's insurance requirement.

Skills, Tools & Technology Requirements

• Able to promote a positive work environment; strong skills in developing collaborative relationships across departments.
• Superior skills in supply chain and logistics and procurement.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Extremely detail oriented, as well as able to provide strategic assessments.
• Able to forecast/predict workflow and needs, i.e., holiday schedules.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and to solve problems.
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; and databases.
• Able to bend, lift, carry, push, and pull 25 pounds or 50 pounds with assistance.
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Able to frequently walk or travel throughout the day.
• Must have accurate hearing and vision for all functions of job.