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Costa Farms Company Overview
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Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists! Company Overview
Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!
Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.
True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.
We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.
You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be 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.
Description
As a key member of the Supply Chain team, the Global Sourcing Manager plays a critical role in driving value across multiple functional areas of the business. This position is responsible for sourcing and managing a diverse range of materials essential to plant production—including packaging, containers, trays, tags, labels, and other input components.
The Sourcing Manager will develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure alignment with company goals related to cost efficiency, quality, reliability, and innovation. This role requires strong negotiation skills to secure competitive pricing and favorable contract terms while ensuring on-time delivery across a global supply base.
The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of the agricultural or horticultural production process, including knowledge of the materials used and the variables that influence their cost and availability. Success in this role requires a balance of strategic thinking, market insight, and hands-on execution.
Primary Duties
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
Develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories to meet business goals. Research, evaluate, and onboard suppliers that align with company standards in quality, cost, innovation, and sustainability. Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure optimal performance and partnership alignment. Remain informed on market developments, sourcing best practices, and emerging technologies that can drive efficiency and competitive advantage.
Cost Optimization & Negotiation
Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, quality standards, and timely delivery. Identify and drive cost reduction initiatives by analyzing market trends for cost-savings and risk mitigation. Manage the total cost of ownership (TCO) for assigned categories and provide regular updates to senior management.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Collaborate with internal teams, including product development, quality assurance, logistics, and operations, to support new product launches and continuous improvement efforts. Partner with the commercial team to align sourcing strategies with sales and market demand forecasts. Ensure cross-functional alignment on supplier performance, risk management, and operational efficiency.
Risk Management & Compliance
Assess supplier risk factors, including geopolitical, financial, and operational risks, and develop contingency plans as needed. Monitor supplier compliance with legal, ethical, and environmental standards, and lead efforts in sustainability and social responsibility within the supply chain.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Analyze market trends, supplier performance data, and spend data to make informed sourcing decisions. Develop and present sourcing reports, savings analysis, and risk assessments to senior leadership. Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance, cost savings, and sourcing milestones.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for process improvement in sourcing activities and work to streamline procurement operations.
SECONDARY DUTIES
Identify alternative supply options and value engineering opportunities for ongoing business support. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system maintenance and accuracy. Monitor raw material pricing and identify mitigation and/or advanced sourcing opportunities. Develop and support metric driven category approaches.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required in Supply Chain, International Business, or related business field is preferred. Four years of experience in sourcing is preferred. Proven negotiator with dynamic procurement experience. Understanding of the following Supply Chain functions: Demand/Supply, Inventory, Production, Capacity Planning, Warehousing. Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification is a plus. Ability to communicate with all levels of management. Working experience in project management. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
ROLE
COMPETENCIES
Communicates Effectively Persuades Nimble Learning Customer Focus Business Insight Financial Acumen
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Full time – flexibility to work extra time if needed. Ability to travel up 40% - this role requires travel to our farms in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and the Dominican Republic. This role also includes travel to other nurseries, trade shows and external vendors.
All applicants must be work-authorized.
Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.
After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us!
Costa Farms Offers Competitive Wages And Benefits, Including
401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Telemedicine/ Mental Health Service 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
Costa Farms Headquarters Also Has
On-site gym with showers On-site cafeteria, quiet room, and indoor games Love Where You Work activities throughout the year
This organization participates in E-Verify
E-Verify Notice of Participation / E-Verify Aviso de Participación (English/Español) E-Verify Right to Work Poster / E-Verify Cartel Derecho a Trabajar (English/Espanol) Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
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Global Sourcing Manager
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Costa Farms Join to apply for the
Global Sourcing Manager
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Costa Farms Company Overview
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists! Company Overview
Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!
Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.
True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.
We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.
You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be 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.
Description
As a key member of the Supply Chain team, the Global Sourcing Manager plays a critical role in driving value across multiple functional areas of the business. This position is responsible for sourcing and managing a diverse range of materials essential to plant production—including packaging, containers, trays, tags, labels, and other input components.
The Sourcing Manager will develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure alignment with company goals related to cost efficiency, quality, reliability, and innovation. This role requires strong negotiation skills to secure competitive pricing and favorable contract terms while ensuring on-time delivery across a global supply base.
The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of the agricultural or horticultural production process, including knowledge of the materials used and the variables that influence their cost and availability. Success in this role requires a balance of strategic thinking, market insight, and hands-on execution.
Primary Duties
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
Develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories to meet business goals. Research, evaluate, and onboard suppliers that align with company standards in quality, cost, innovation, and sustainability. Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure optimal performance and partnership alignment. Remain informed on market developments, sourcing best practices, and emerging technologies that can drive efficiency and competitive advantage.
Cost Optimization & Negotiation
Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, quality standards, and timely delivery. Identify and drive cost reduction initiatives by analyzing market trends for cost-savings and risk mitigation. Manage the total cost of ownership (TCO) for assigned categories and provide regular updates to senior management.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Collaborate with internal teams, including product development, quality assurance, logistics, and operations, to support new product launches and continuous improvement efforts. Partner with the commercial team to align sourcing strategies with sales and market demand forecasts. Ensure cross-functional alignment on supplier performance, risk management, and operational efficiency.
Risk Management & Compliance
Assess supplier risk factors, including geopolitical, financial, and operational risks, and develop contingency plans as needed. Monitor supplier compliance with legal, ethical, and environmental standards, and lead efforts in sustainability and social responsibility within the supply chain.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Analyze market trends, supplier performance data, and spend data to make informed sourcing decisions. Develop and present sourcing reports, savings analysis, and risk assessments to senior leadership. Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance, cost savings, and sourcing milestones.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for process improvement in sourcing activities and work to streamline procurement operations.
SECONDARY DUTIES
Identify alternative supply options and value engineering opportunities for ongoing business support. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system maintenance and accuracy. Monitor raw material pricing and identify mitigation and/or advanced sourcing opportunities. Develop and support metric driven category approaches.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required in Supply Chain, International Business, or related business field is preferred. Four years of experience in sourcing is preferred. Proven negotiator with dynamic procurement experience. Understanding of the following Supply Chain functions: Demand/Supply, Inventory, Production, Capacity Planning, Warehousing. Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification is a plus. Ability to communicate with all levels of management. Working experience in project management. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
ROLE
COMPETENCIES
Communicates Effectively Persuades Nimble Learning Customer Focus Business Insight Financial Acumen
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Full time – flexibility to work extra time if needed. Ability to travel up 40% - this role requires travel to our farms in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and the Dominican Republic. This role also includes travel to other nurseries, trade shows and external vendors.
All applicants must be work-authorized.
Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.
After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us!
Costa Farms Offers Competitive Wages And Benefits, Including
401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Telemedicine/ Mental Health Service 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
Costa Farms Headquarters Also Has
On-site gym with showers On-site cafeteria, quiet room, and indoor games Love Where You Work activities throughout the year
This organization participates in E-Verify
E-Verify Notice of Participation / E-Verify Aviso de Participación (English/Español) E-Verify Right to Work Poster / E-Verify Cartel Derecho a Trabajar (English/Espanol) Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionPurchasing and Supply Chain IndustriesFarming Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Costa Farms by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Global Sourcing Manager” roles.Strategic Sourcing Director- Indirect (Corporate)Associate Director, Sourcing - ConsumablesPEPI: Director, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS) Miami, FL $150,000.00-$225,000.00 4 days ago Global Sourcing Category Manager (E-Commerce)Product Development & Global Sourcing ManagerSenior Accounting and Procurement ManagerManager, North American Raw Material ProcurementStrategic Sourcing Manager - FormulationSenior Director, Procurement and Strategic SourcingSenior Strategic Sourcing Manager, TechnologySenior Manager, Procurement: Marketing, Sales, and Global PartnershipPEPI: Manager, Supply Chain -- Procurement & Sourcing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS) Miami, FL $125,000.00-$190,000.00 4 days ago Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager – Marine & Power Systems (MRO Focus) Fort Lauderdale, FL $110,000.00-$140,000.00 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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