Procurement Manager – Fresh-Cut Flower Industry | Los Angeles, California
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Location Los Angeles, California, USA
Job Description
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Based in the Los Angeles area, this position offers the opportunity to join a long-established fresh-cut flower company with an excellent reputation in the floral industry, strong customer relationships, and a history of continued growth.
The selected candidate will become part of an experienced team operating within a fast-paced, international floral business. Working closely with growers, suppliers, logistics partners, and internal commercial teams, this role will ensure the right flowers are sourced and delivered at the right time, quality, and cost to support the company’s continued success.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a procurement professional looking to build a long-term career with a respected organization, expand their exposure to international flower sourcing, and play a strategic role in procurement, inventory planning, and floral supply chain operations.
The position is ideal for professionals seeking to advance their careers in flower procurement, fresh-cut flower sourcing, inventory planning, and floral supply chain management.
Pollen Talent, a specialized recruiting and talent-support company serving the global floral industry, is supporting a leading floral importer and wholesale distribution company in its search for an experienced Procurement Manager for this confidential opportunity. Pollen Talent manages the recruitment process on behalf of the hiring company and maintains the utmost confidentiality for all applicants throughout the hiring process.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for fresh-cut flowers and related products.
- Source and negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements with domestic and international growers and suppliers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with farms, growers, exporters, and strategic vendors.
- Monitor market trends, seasonality, product availability, and pricing fluctuations to support purchasing decisions.
- Collaborate with Sales, Inventory, and Operations teams to forecast demand and align procurement plans with business needs.
- Coordinate closely with Logistics, Import, and Customs teams to ensure timely and efficient product arrivals.
- Manage inventory levels while minimizing product waste and shrink.
- Evaluate supplier performance using quality, service, cost, and delivery KPIs.
- Identify and qualify new suppliers to strengthen the company’s sourcing network.
- Ensure compliance with import regulations, phytosanitary requirements, and industry certifications.
- Manage procurement budgets and continuously identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Analyze procurement performance and prepare reports to support strategic business decisions.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Purchasing.
- Previous experience purchasing perishable products; fresh-cut flowers, produce, or other fresh agricultural products is highly preferred.
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Experience working with international vendors and global supply chains.
- Knowledge of inventory planning, forecasting, and cost analysis.
- Understanding of import processes, Incoterms, and international logistics.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluent English required.
- Spanish proficiency is highly preferred due to frequent interaction with suppliers throughout Latin America.
Preferred Experience
- Experience within the fresh-cut flower industry.
- Knowledge of flower varieties, grading standards, vase life, and production seasonality.
- Experience sourcing products from Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, or other international floral markets.
- Familiarity with holiday production planning, including Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
- Experience developing procurement KPIs and supplier scorecards.
- Previous leadership experience managing procurement teams or cross-functional projects.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to visit growers, suppliers, and industry events.
About the Hiring Company and Opportunity
The hiring company offers:
- Competitive annual compensation based on experience.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness benefits.
- Vacation and Sick Time.
- Basic Life Insurance.
- Short-Term Disability (STD).
- Long-Term Disability (LTD).
- Voluntary Life Insurance.
- Additional employee benefits.
- Opportunity to work with an established leader in the floral industry.
- Collaborative and professional work environment.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
- Exposure to international sourcing, supplier partnerships, and global floral markets.
If You’re the Right Fit
If you are a strategic procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong supplier relationships while optimizing sourcing strategies, this could be an excellent next step in your career with a respected leader in the fresh-cut flower industry.
If your experience aligns with this confidential opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Qualified candidates will be contacted confidentially by the Pollen Talent recruiting team regarding the next steps.
