Purchasing Coordinator

Company: Mission Produce
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Mission Produce (Nasdaq: AVO) is a global leader in the worldwide fresh produce business, delivering fresh Hass avocados and mangos to retail, wholesale and foodservice customers in over 25 countries. Since 1983, Mission Produce has been sourcing, producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados, and today also markets mangos and grows blueberries as part of its diversified portfolio. The Company is vertically integrated and owns five state-of-the-art packing facilities across the U.S., Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala. With sourcing capabilities across 20 premium growing regions, the company provides a year-round supply of premium fresh fruit. Mission’s global distribution network includes strategically positioned forward distribution centers across key markets throughout North America, China, Europe, and the UK, offering value-added services such as ripening, bagging, custom packing and logistical management. For more information, please visit www.missionproduce.com. JOB SUMMARY The Purchasing Coordinator supports the Purchasing Department by processing purchase orders, maintaining accurate data, coordinating with internal teams and suppliers, and ensuring timely administrative and procurement support under the direction of the Purchasing Director. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES § Responsible for the accurate entry, proofing, maintenance and submission of purchase orders based on requisitions and requirements. § Maintain superior level of accuracy while creating and verifying purchase order information including proper product costing, shipping, instructions, etc. § Review and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies. § Initiates and completes vendor set-up, which includes preparation of documents for the Accounting Dept. § General Office Duties: Duties can encompass distribution of mail, operating office machinery (copiers/scanners), filing, answering phones, and composing correspondence. § Complete special assignments for all levels of managers that require collecting, organizing, and analyzing data and producing reports. § Performs data entry and Credit Card reconciliation. § Will perform back-up support for all domestic and international travel arrangements including flight itineraries, car rentals, and hotel bookings as needed. § Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS § Associate degree and/or 3 years of strong administrative background. § Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel and D365 helpful). § Excellent communication, customer service, written and phone skills. § Strong ability to work independently and remain self-motivated with minimal direct supervision. § Excellent ability to analyze data timely, efficiently, effectively. § Excellent ability to multi-task projects/assignments. § Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels of the organization. § Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail. Pay Range: $ 25.74 - $27.50 MISSION PRODUCE EMPLOYEE PRIVACY POLICY This Privacy Policy sets out how Mission Produce, Inc. (the “Company”) uses and protects any information that employees may give the Company in the context of their employment, job application, or other similar working relationship with the Company. This Privacy Policy also applies to the information the Company collects about employees’ emergency contacts or individuals whom the Company administers benefits relating to their employment with the Company. You can view the Privacy Policy by clicking on the link below. Mission Produce Employee Privacy Policy Mission Produce Employee Privacy Policy (Spanish)

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