At Bowery Farming, we dream of a world where agriculture gives back to the people and the planet more than it takes. But to achieve this, we need more than incremental change.
We need to reimagine farming from the ground up.
Everyday, Bowery’s purpose-driven team works toward this mission. Right outside of cities, we build indoor farms that grow wildly flavorful produce that’s defiantly free from pollutants, all while using less finite resources like space and water. Our smart farms are powered by our proprietary farm operating system, BoweryOS, creating a simplified, agile food system that’s focused on flavor, freshness, and safety.
At Bowery, we’re farming efficiently so we can feed effectively, democratizing access to fresh, local food in our communities. Join us: https://boweryfarming.com/careers/
Founded in 2015, Bowery Farming is on a mission to democratize access to high-quality, local, safe and sustainable produce. We build smart indoor farms near cities, growing fresher, pesticide-free Protected Produce with bold flavor in precisely controlled environments, 365 days a year. At the heart of each farm is the proprietary BoweryOS, which integrates software, hardware, sensors, AI, computer vision systems, machine learning models, and robotics to orchestrate and automate the entirety of its operations. As a result, each farm creates far less waste and uses a fraction of the water and land compared to traditional agriculture. For more insight on our culture, our teams, and all the things that make us so unique, check out
The Roots: Bowery Farming's People Podcast.
About the Role
At Bowery Farming, we are building the most agile supply chain in agriculture. As part of that mission, we are seeking a Manager of Indirect Procurement to support our growth and expansion.
In this position, you will be responsible for leading and supporting our farm expansion through category strategy and sourcing activities. You'll need demonstrated expertise in market supplier analysis and development, request for proposals (RFP) and contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management. It's a plus if you have experience with farming equipment, opening up new buildings, and construction. A strong candidate will have solid analytical and communication skills, great attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to new environments quickly. You will report to the Director of Procurement.
Based in New York City, Bowery is the largest vertical farming company in the United States, serving major e-commerce platforms and more than 850 grocery stores in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, including Albertsons Companies (Safeway and Acme), Amazon Fresh, Giant Food, Walmart, Weis, Whole Foods Market, and specialty grocers, with produce that's harvested year-round at peak freshness, delivered within days of harvest. To date, we have raised $472 million from leading investors, including Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Temasek, GV (formerly Google Ventures), General Catalyst, GGV Capital, First Round Capital, and individuals including Henry Kravis, Jeff Wilke, as well as some of the foremost thought leaders in food, including Tom Colicchio, José Andrés and David Barber of Blue Hill.
We celebrate unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures that enrich the workplace. Join us in creating an inclusive work environment that is free of bias and discrimination, where everyone can be their authentic self. We strongly encourage people from all walks of life and underrepresented backgrounds to apply and join the Bowery Farming team. We are an equal opportunity employer.
What You’ll Do:
Partner with our build and launch stakeholders to align project timelines and deliverablesHelp to define the indirect procurement process at BoweryDevelop and implement procurement strategies and processes that are innovative and cost-effectiveUnderstand business requirements and timelines to initiate the sourcing processSource and engage reliable suppliers and vendors. Build and maintain long-term relationshipsNegotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure beneficial termsReview existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure ongoing feasibilityApprove purchase orders and organize the delivery of goods and servicesCollaborate with the supply chain team and implement the procurement excellence programIdentify strategic opportunities to improve Bowery’s supply chain sustainability that enable successful scaling into new farms and new product linesPerform risk assessments on potential contracts and agreementsEffectively manage our budget and promote a culture of long-term savings Systems and Reporting: Oversee and manage the IT systems that manage RFPs, track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods. Prepare procurement reports. Manage Procurement KPIs, including setting targets and proposing initiatives to address gapsTake leadership in project teams across departments and sitesWho You Are:
Proven experience in procurement and project managementUnderstanding of food safety and CPG basics. Experience with manufacturing equipment is a plusIn-depth knowledge of preparing and running RFPs, reviewing contracts, negotiating terms and invoicingExperience using RFP/eAuctions, project management (PM) software and tools (ERP), including SmartSheets, MicrosoftDynamics, Oracle, and/or SAPHighly organized and detail-oriented - your analytical models are clean and clear, your meeting agendas are consistent and impactful, and your to-do list is prioritizedData-driven and able to translate details into easily absorbed output, with intuition for what matters most in a complex situation and the courage to stick to your guns, or to admit when you’re wrongCollaborative teammate able to form trust and consistency-based relationships with cross-functional partnersStrong verbal and written communicator with the ability to drive understanding with both internal and external stakeholdersProcurement experience; Preferred prior experience in engineering and construction, project managementAbility to multitask and prioritize diverse tasks, to hit hard deadlines, and to know when to escalate issues that ariseStrong problem-solving and reasoning skillsExperience and/or comfort working at an early-stage company with rapidly evolving practices, tools, and strategiesHigh level of experience working in spreadsheet technologies like Excel, Google, Smart SheetsSupplier management and communication skillsHands-on experience with RFP/eAuction and ERP tools
Who We Are:
Bowery is a place where everyone is welcome, included and empowered to reach their full potential We live our shared values every day in both big and small ways: opt-in, think wildly different, break barriers together & be kind to the core We are a mission-driven team of unconventional thinkers, problem-solvers, optimists and activators We share a passion for giving back more to the planet than we take, growing deliciously abundant food without abundant harmWe are excited to hear from you!