Global Sourcing Manager

Company Overview

We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Since starting on just 30 acres, we have expanded to more than 5,000 acres worldwide, with farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, the Dominican Republic, and an office in China. Costa Farms employs nearly 6,000 people across engineering, marketing, finance, HR, and cultivation.

As a member of the supply chain team, you will have the opportunity to impact many functional areas of the company. A Global Sourcing Manager’s main role is to develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives that reduce spend and improve enterprise value. You will own a category, managing product quality, costing, supplier relationships, value initiatives, and strategic objectives for that group.

• Execute category sourcing strategies, including vendor negotiations, cost reductions, and bid events; develop selection criteria and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Conduct supplier negotiations; collaborate with Legal on contracts and perform contract management and improvement plans.
• Use procurement tools and systems to create operational efficiency and visibility.
• Develop business relationships with functional stakeholders, soliciting feedback on sourcing and vendor performance.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance, ensuring regular meetings occur.
• Report on spending, vendor risks, and opportunities for action.
• Engage in continuous improvement and innovation, adopting industry best practices and new tools.
• Identify alternative supply options and value‑engineering opportunities.
• Maintain ERP system accuracy.
• Monitor raw material pricing and identify mitigation or advanced sourcing opportunities.
• Develop and support metric‑driven category approaches.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, International Business, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in a supply‑chain function.
• Proven negotiator with dynamic procurement experience.
• Understanding of demand/supply, inventory, production, capacity planning, and warehousing functions.
• ISM certification is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with all levels of management.
• High analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work as part of a diverse global team.

• Communicates Effectively
• Persuades
• Customer Focus
• Business Insight

• Full time – flexibility to work extra time if needed.
• Work in a fast paced and diverse environment.
• Strong acumen in change management.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

• Develop and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Required travel to farms in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, the Dominican Republic, and Asia; travel to other nurseries, trade shows, and vendors.

All applicants must be work‑authorized.

Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care
• Telemedicine/Mental Health Services
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
• Growth Opportunities
• Challenging and exciting work environment
• Costa Farms Scholarship
• Employee discounts on plants
• On‑site gym with showers
• Subsidized on‑site cafeteria, quiet room, and indoor games
• Love Where You Work activities throughout the year

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status, or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.