Purchasing Manager- Local Farm Food
The Common MarketHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or food operations.
- Strong knowledge of food safety programs (SQF, HACCP, GAP, GMPs).
- Proven ability to manage procurement cycles and production planning.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven environment.
- Experience working with local/regional farms or food distributors.
- Background in nonprofit or values-driven food enterprises.
Benefits
- $80k annual salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional development
- Meaningful work in a mission-driven, supportive environment
The Common Market is a nonprofit wholesale food distributor that is successfully building sustainable regional food systems that strengthen the health and wealth of all people. By building relationships between sustainable family farms and markets in their region, we are strengthening our communities’ health, environment, and local economies. We build the supply chain and we partner with both farmers and customers from procurement through delivery, so that schools, hospitals, cities, and businesses can realize the full value of a healthy food system. We’ve helped more than 300 sustainable family farms deliver over 58 million meals worth of food to community institutions. Locations: The Common Market Southeast — Atlanta, GA The Common Market Mid-Atlantic — Philadelphia, PA The Common Market Texas — Houston, TX The Common Market Great Lakes — Chicago, IL...coming soon!