Sourcing Lead, Supply Chain & Compliance
$62,000–$70,000 year
HybridThe Bronx, New York, United States
Job Summary
Maintain comprehensive compliance systems for 50+ vendors by managing procurement of dry goods, pantry items, and fill-in produce while ensuring all suppliers meet quality, safety, and sustainability standards. Conduct quarterly compliance audits to verify certifications including GAP, organic, and food safety documentation, and create purchase orders for inventory products while coordinating with the warehouse team to optimize stock levels. Process vendor purchase orders exceeding $10,000 for harvest-to-order commitments, manage confidential financial information, and provide backup coverage for the Harvest-to-Order Lead during absences or peak season periods. This hybrid role supports GrowNYC's mission to provide New Yorkers with access to fresh local food through rigorous supply chain management and vendor relationship oversight.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Agriculture, or related field (relevant experience may substitute)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or vendor compliance
- Experience with food safety regulations, organic certification, and agricultural compliance standards
- Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts
- Experience processing purchase orders and managing confidential financial information
- Strong analytical skills with ability to identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines and documentation requirements
- Excellent communication skills for vendor negotiations and cross-functional collaboration
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Regular travel to farms throughout the Northeast region required
- Position may require 6am starts during peak harvest periods
- This position is full-time and year-round with an expected weekly workload of 35-40 hours per week
- 1 hour unpaid meal break each work day
- Upon tender of offer, GrowNYC expects that the candidate will be available to start the role within a maximum of 21 days
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in ERP systems, spreadsheet applications, and database management - experience with Airtable is a plus
- Professional certification in procurement (CPSM, CPIM) or supply chain management
- Experience with food distribution or agricultural supply chains
- Knowledge of Northeast regional food systems and seasonal availability
- Familiarity with harvest-to-order procurement models and farm production planning
- Familiarity with USDA procurement programs and institutional food service
- Experience with Netsuite or similar ERP systems
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills
- Understanding of sustainable and values-based procurement practices
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