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Sourcing Specialist

Full Time

About the Role

Clover Sonoma is looking for a highly motivated Sourcing Specialist to join our team. You will assist Clover in creating strong relationships with new suppliers and maintaining strong relationships with our existing suppliers. Your responsibilities will include sourcing goods, materials, and services at competitive prices and advising management on which suppliers to contract with. You will maintain and update the supplier database and find alternative suppliers if existing ones are unable to meet their obligations. In addition, you will work with the relevant departments to ensure that costs remain within budget. You will have an opportunity to develop and implement innovative ideas to enhance sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

Source new suppliers and develop, build and maintain long-lasting relationships with our new and existing suppliers.
Implement inventory optimization strategies within the company.
Obtain quotes from multiple suppliers.
Source new ingredients and packaging.
Manage all details related to the product commercialization process for new and discontinuing products.
Monitor vendor scorecard compliance.
Work with Marketing on sustainable practices in accordance with B Corp requirements.
Maintain a current secondary source of suppliers in the event of supply shortages.
Manage negotiations with suppliers regarding price, quantity, and delivery schedules.
Work with Accounts Payable on accounting issues.
Attend co-packer plant tours as necessary.
Assess supplier quotes and compile a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns.
Suggest methods to decrease costs.
Generate quote comparisons and contribute to internal supplier selection.
Provide solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing.
Work closely with Corporate QA to resolve any vendor quality issues.
Update forecasts and price changes in ERP systems.
Some travel may be required within Northern California

What You Bring to the Team

Bachelor’s degree in administration, logistics, supply chain or related field
Minimum of 2 years progressive sourcing experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience using ERP systems, SAP, M3 or similar.
Possess a thorough understanding of sourcing methodologies and processes.
Strong negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Self-starter with excellent follow-through
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Pursuant to Clover Sonoma’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy, applicants to this position are required to take and pass a drug test with results satisfactory to the Company following a conditional offer of employment and before commencing work.

We value Clover Sonoma’s company culture and values and an ideal candidate would: Have an overwhelmingly positive attitude; Value and listen to other team members; Possess the aptitude for creative problem solving and critical thinking; and Have the courage to do the right thing even when difficult or unpopular.

About Clover Sonoma

Third-generation family owned and operated, Clover Sonoma is recognized as a leader at the forefront of the dairy industry. The Petaluma-based company in Northern California’s beautiful Sonoma County was the first dairy in the United States to become American Humane Certified, and hold its partnership of family-owned dairy farms to a higher standard by developing its own unique Clover Promise of Excellence. Clover Sonoma is proud to bring conscious dairy products direct from its farms to consumers. As a Certified B Corporation®, the company uses its business as a force for good, and its passionate support of animal welfare, sustainable business practices, and local community have always been hallmarks of the business. Each year the company gives back at least five percent of its profits to support these passions under its Clover Cares program. For more information, please visit www.cloversonoma.com and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.

Clover Sonoma is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity for the benefit of our employees, our consumers, our products, our community and the planet. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, religion, marital status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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