Manager, Procurement Operations (Production)

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is located in the Paso Robles region of California's Central Coast. We operate with a desire to make world-class wines that reflect the unique soils and climate of the area. We take great pride in making Bordeaux-style blends and single varietals, combining Old World tradition with New World techniques.

We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager, Procurement Operations to lead our production procurement support functions for all wine businesses. This role will manage a team responsible for all aspects of the Procure-to-Pay workflow, including purchase order management, goods/service receipt reconciliation, and invoice processing. A successful manager must have experience with high-volume receiver reconciliations involving third-party shipping locations, as well as tracking transfers and returns. The Procurement Operations Manager will be a key contributor to the company’s initiative to expand and develop centralized procurement processes across all wine business departments. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of procurement-based practices, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive efficiency and transparency in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Lead and manage team responsible for daily procurement support operations, fostering a high performance and collaborative environment
• Develop, implement, and optimize purchase order entry requirements across various purchase types (CAPEX, OPEX, Production Material) to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Oversee and streamline the tracking and confirmation of goods/service receipts and accurate recording in the ERP system, including quantity reconciliations and managing complex 3rd party shipping locations
• Manage the efficient review, recording, and uploading of supplier invoices into the ERP system.
• Resolve, or escalate exceptions and irregularities in the procure-to-pay process, driving root cause analysis and preventative measures
• Follow-up and follow-thru on open / pending orders and transactions
• Act as primary point of contact for internal and external procurement inquires, ensuring timely and effective communication
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within procurement processes, leveraging data and best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness
• Support the strategic development and implementation of centralized procurement for all wine business departments, collaborating with various stakeholders to standardize processes and achieve companywide benefits
• Utilize and optimize SharePoint (team tracker) to organize, prioritize, and track team tasks and projects

• At least four years experience in Production or Logistics in an administrative or procurement capacity
  • Wine industry experience highly desirable
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a focus on Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a relevant field
• Proven success training and mentoring others
• Proven attention to detail and excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Advanced Excel user; must be able to perform basic calculations and assemble data in spreadsheets and charts/graphs
• Basic understanding of Procure to Pay workflow in an ERP environment
• Ability to compose concise and effective communication
• Embrace transparency, collaboration and change
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English

Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2024, Wonderful ranked as #3 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN® Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world- class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES® blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Vineyard estate, located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road, features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn®, and a Restaurant—making it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options.  In September 2018, a new second location, the JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room opened introducing an expansive wine-tasting bar, lounge, and a full dining room that’s situated prominently on the square along Downtown City Park in the heart of Paso Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world, establishing itself as a leader in New World Bordeaux-style winemaking. JUSTIN wines are available through discerning fine wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States, or directly from the Winery via JUSTIN’s Tasting Room, online store or to members of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com.

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