Temporary Procurement Assistant

Great Brands – Bigger Purpose

As a Certified B Corporation, Bonterra Organic Estates (formerly Fetzer Vineyards) is grounded in the transformational goals of the regenerative business. Since our founding in 1968, we have been driven by excellence, innovation and longstanding commitments to the environment and responsible business practices.

Part of global powerhouse Viña Concha y Toro, Bonterra Organic Estates is focused on crafting wines made from organic and regeneratively- farmed grapes from our facility in Mendocino County, California, including category leader Bonterra (named the 2016 Wine Enthusiast American Winery of the Year); sustainability standout Fetzer; and 1000 Stories, California's original Bourbon barrel-aged wine.

The Temporary Procurement Assistant supports Procurement and Supply Chain operations by converting approved Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) requirements into purchase orders and ensuring procurement transactions are executed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and audit requirements. This role plays a key part in maintaining continuity of supply by supporting day-to-day purchasing activities and documentation workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Process approved MRO requisitions and create purchase orders in SAP.
• Coordinate purchase order issuance and supplier communications to support timely fulfillment.
• Maintain procurement documentation and records to ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and company policies.
• Support procurement workflows by tracking approvals, supplier documentation, and required supporting records.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Finance, and suppliers to resolve routine purchasing and invoice-related issues.
• Ensure purchasing transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Management retains the discretion to modify duties and responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Location & Hours

This temporary position may be performed on a remote basis.

The position is expected to average approximately 30 hours per week, with the potential to increase to 40 hours per week based on business requirements. Every effort will be made to provide advance notice if additional hours are required.

The anticipated assignment period is October 2026 through August 2028. Assignment duration and scheduled hours may be adjusted based on business needs.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One or more years of experience in administration, purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related business function.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• During busy periods, effort will be made to provide employees with adequate advance notice should overtime become necessary. All overtime work must have the prior authorization of the employee’s supervisor before it is performed.

Preferred

• Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle.
• Experience supporting procurement, purchasing, supply chain, inventory, or operations functions.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.

Physical Requirements Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. on an occasional basis; push and pull up to 30 lbs. on an occasional basis; ability to sit and work at a desk for long periods of time; requires ability to walk and stand; reach outward and upward, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend; requires hand and finger dexterity for keyboarding and working at computer for extended periods of time.

Compensation The hourly range for this role is $25 to $30 per hour. Actual rates will vary and are based on a candidate’s relevant education, qualifications, experience, skillset, competencies, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.

About Bonterra Organic Estates Part of the Viña Concha y Toro family of wineries since 2011, our California winery operation includes Mendocino County winery, production and approximately 830 acres of vineyard locations.

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Experience

Required

• 1 - 2 years: Intermediate to advanced Excel
• 1 - 2 years: office administration and data entry

Preferred

• 1 year(s): procurement/purchasing/buyer experience

Education

Required

• High School Diploma or better

Preferred

• Associate's Degree or better
• Bachelor's Degree or better

Skills

Required

• Microsoft Office
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel

Preferred

• SAP

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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