Job Description:
Albert’s Organics, America’s largest, most knowledgeable organic, fresh foods distributor and subsidiary of United Natural Foods, is seeking a national Produce Commodity Buyer II for our Santa Cruz, CA office.
Responsibilities & Duties:
This buyer position is responsible for procuring high quality fresh produce as assigned seasonally, will continuously identify and deliver optimum sources of fresh produce supply, gather market information, monitor business trends and make recommendations for process improvement, make purchasing decisions, and manage the process for order fulfillment.
Qualifications:
- Qualified candidates will have a BA/BS degree in related discipline or equivalent training & experience.
- 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, replenishment and forecasting with perishable products, preferably produce.
- Experience in organic produce highly desired.
- Must have good knowledge of fresh produce products, including seasonality and geography of fresh produce supply.
- Knowledgeable of PACA regulations pertaining to good arrival and inspection parameters.
- Experienced in product specification and quality parameters.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
- Able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as necessary.
- Strong negotiating & problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized with strong multi-tasking skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment & under pressure, meet deadlines & accomplish team objectives.
- Strong customer-orientation.
We are proud of our rich diversity and to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE M/F/D/V.
