Produce Contracts Compliance Manager

Job Summary

The Strategic Produce Contracts & Compliance Manager is responsible for leading the development, collaboration, and execution of produce contracts, managing pricing strategies, ensuring buying compliance, and driving cross-functional project execution. This role supports Fresh Point customers by aligning procurement, operations, and sales strategies to deliver value, ensure compliance, and maintain high service standards. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, analytical, and customer-focused leader with deep produce industry knowledge and a passion for continuous improvement.

• Manage pricing strategies and data to maximize profitability and ensure accurate documentation.
• Perform internal contract audits and support customer price verifications.
• Maintain and update bid pricing, customer agreements, vendor tracking, and sales audits.
• Ensure compliance with Freshpoint uniform product codes, customer specifications, and sales mix.

• Manage supplier relationships and ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations.
• Forecast and analyze commodity markets; provide weekly market updates and alerts.
• Collaboration with sourcing teams.
• Support new contract expansion opportunities.

• Serve as the centralized point of contact for contract support, bid/pricing updates, pricing discrepancies on national contracts.
• Conduct bid reviews and maintain routine communication with operating companies.
• Provide market insights and regulatory guidance to support customer expectations.

• Define and document policies and procedures aligned with internal standards and external regulations.
• Audit program adherence, investigate pricing discrepancies, and verify corrective actions.

• Lead complex, cross-functional projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Develop operational plans, allocate resources, and monitor performance.
• Facilitate project meetings and communicate progress to stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 5–6 years in produce procurement, sourcing, or product sales.
• Experience in food service, retail produce, or contract management preferred.
• Project management experience is a plus.

• Proven experience in produce procurement, with a strong focus on tomatoes or fresh produce.
• In-depth knowledge of tomato varieties, growing seasons, and supplier networks.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze market trends and develop actionable procurement strategies.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Regional responsibility must be able to effectively manage two different inventories on two or more locations.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.