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Latin America Sourcing Category Manager

Location: Peru (with travel as required).

"Join our team! We are looking for our next Latin America Sourcing Category Manager."

About us:
We are a dynamic company in the fresh produce industry, dedicated to delivering top-quality products to our clients while fostering meaningful partnerships with growers. 

We are seeking a passionate and experienced professional to lead our sourcing efforts in Latin America, with a focus on optimizing supply chains and driving excellence.

Why you’ll love this role:
As the Latin America Sourcing Category Manager, you will be at the heart of our operations in Peru, managing relationships with growers, overseeing logistics, and ensuring seamless supply chain processes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact while working with a collaborative and innovative team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with growers in Peru, aligning with our procurement strategies.
  • Oversee logistics and coordinate shipments to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
  • Manage asparagus contracts, including negotiation, implementation, and compliance monitoring.
  • Handle payments and invoicing processes for Peruvian suppliers.
  • Collaborate with sales, production, and logistics teams to align supply with demand forecasts.
  • Monitor and manage inventory levels for products sourced from Peru.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and improve supplier performance.
  • Develop and implement strategic procurement plans to meet company goals.
  • Seek and onboard new suppliers while strengthening existing partnerships.
  • Negotiate pricing and terms for optimal cost and quality outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. 

What we’re looking for:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing roles within the produce industry.
  • Proven expertise in asparagus contracts and grower management in Peru.
  • Strong knowledge of Peruvian logistics and agricultural practices.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Agriculture, Supply Chain, or related fields (preferred).
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish (required).
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with payment processing and invoice reconciliation for international suppliers.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); experience with Famous software is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as needed.
     

What you’ll enjoy:

  • A fast-paced, collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunities to grow and make a significant impact in the fresh produce industry.
  • Hands-on experience in managing end-to-end sourcing activities. 

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to a thriving business in the produce industry, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today sending your resume to latinamericasourcing@gmail.com