St. Mary's Food Bank

Procurement

• Secure donated fresh produce from cooling facilities, shippers, and brokers across the Yuma, El Centro, and Calexico corridor
• Identify and recover stranded or surplus produce loads that would otherwise go to waste
• Build and maintain strong relationships with produce industry partners
• Conduct regular in-person visits with cooling facilities and industry partners
• Coordinate distribution of recovered produce with the appropriate logistics partners
• Work with the SPC logistics team for product sourced within Arizona
• Work with the CAFB logistics team for product sourced within California
• Coordinate transportation with the Yuma-based CDL driver and regional freight partners
• Ensure recovered product moves quickly to reduce waste and maintain quality
• Supervise the Yuma-based CDL driver
• Maintain accurate donor records and sourcing data
• Generate reports and metrics related to sourcing activity and recovered pounds
• Maintain regular communication with AzFBN sourcing and supply chain teams
• Ensure proper food safety handling and traceability procedures

Senior Regional Produce Sourcing Manager