Food Procurement Specialist

Who We Are

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s mission is to lead a network that provides nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to food security. We are committed to remain on the front lines, along with our community-based partners, to provide nutritious food and resources for Oklahomans facing hunger.

Job Description

Where strategy meets service—and every connection feeds a community.

Do you love building relationships, solving logistical puzzles and making a real difference in people’s lives? If you’re a connector, a communicator and an advocate for food access, we want you on our team! As our Food Procurement Specialist, you will be the bridge between generous food donors and the families who need them most. You will cultivate partnerships with retailers, food industry leaders and community collaborators—ensuring that nutritious food flows efficiently and equitably across our service area. You will also be a behind-the-scenes hero, coordinating with warehouse teams, tracking inventory and reviewing data to keep our sourcing strategy exceptional and sustainable.

A Day in the Life

Donor and Partner Engagement

• Build, manage and steward relationships with food donors, retail partners and community collaborators.
• Identify and cultivate new food and product donors to expand the organization’s reach.
• Coordinate with the Sourcing Manager to oversee retail store partnerships and optimize donation volume.
• Provide timely updates to donors on the impact of their contributions.

Community and Partnership Development

• Coordinate with partner agencies and retail stores to maintain effective working relationships.
• Resolve operational challenges and ensure consistency across the donation network.
• Create and distribute materials that explain donation program procedures and expectations.

Logistics and Inventory Coordination

• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure smooth intake of donated food and products.
• Implement strategies that improve inventory efficiency and minimize food waste.
• Maintain accurate data in the product acquisition system to aid transparency and reporting needs.
• Monitor donations against sourcing goals and budget guidelines.

Reporting and Accountability

• Prepare reports for internal leadership and external partners to communicate program outcomes.
• Ensure complete and accurate donor documentation to meet compliance and audit standards.
• Present data on donation impact to inform planning and enhance donor engagement efforts.

External Relations and Outreach

• Represent the organization at community events to encourage food donations and strategic partnerships.
• Coordinate with external contacts on initiatives that enhance food sourcing goals.
• Promote awareness of the organization’s mission through outreach, giving campaigns and volunteer opportunities.

Required Qualifications

How you have spent your time:

• Obtaining an associate degree or working for at least 2 years in a relevant field.
• Working in supply chain management or a related field for at least 1 year.
• Working in the food industry for at least 1 year.

Other Qualifications:

• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Use office applications and database software. Able to learn new software systems.

Preferred Qualifications

How you have spent your time:

• Obtaining a bachelor’s degree or working for at least 4 years in a relevant field.
• Working in the food industry for at least 3 years.
• Working in supply chain management or a related field for at least 3 years.

Your Environment

Environmentally controlled with no exposure to extreme changes in the weather, and limited exposure to humidity/moisture relative to atmospheric condition variations. No exposure to dust, chemicals, gases, fumes, smoke, excessive noise and/or vibrations. Work generally performed in an office environment. Travel may be required for assignments, meetings and training. Weekend and/or holiday hours may be required.

Physical Demands

The company will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Utilize multi-limb coordination and flexibility combined with control precision to perform fine motor skills including: finger manipulation, grasping, feeling, arm-hand steadiness, in order to push, pull or lift objects. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Utilizes multi-limb coordination to balance on even surfaces, stoop, kneel, stand, and walk, reach over shoulders or below the knees. Must employ the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety policies.

We'll Take Care of You

The Regional Food Bank offers a combination of competitive benefit plans and work-life assistance:

• 100% paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and basic life insurance.
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• Holiday savings program
• Paid time off (based on years of service) and 11 paid holidays plus three floating holidays.
• Wellness events

Benefits will vary depending on the type of position and are subject to change at the discretion of the Regional Food Bank.

EEO Statement

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is an Equal Employment Opportunity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.