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Produce Buyer

Job Description: 

The primary purpose of this position is to secure the right product, at the right price, from the right source, at the right time to achieve the sales and financial goals of assigned categories and enable the Company to achieve budget.
 
The Produce Buyer will be responsible for the procurement of fruits and vegetables along with other raw materials for a large produce company.  This position will be responsible for product order accuracy, stock levels, and management of the product line.  The Produce Buyer will need to coordinate the procurement & inventory activities with other departments such as Inventory Control and Receiving. The Produce Buyer must be highly flexible to by maintaining stock levels of quality produce items and adjusting for seasonal or inclement weather issues that deplete the availability of quality inventory from vendors.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

  • Continually identify and determine optimum sources of supply
  • Manage service levels and inventory of assigned categories
  • Make purchase decisions and manage process for order fulfillment
  • Be responsible for procuring designated quality and quantity
  • Maintain Minimize shrinkage/spoilage of perishable items
  • Manage marketing/promotional funds, rebates, slotting fees and payment terms.
  • Ensure that product recalls are completed
  • Support established logistical procedures to facilitate product arrival
  • Communicate effectively to all department supervisors
  • Seek out opportunity/spot buys
  • Monitor and report items/categories/business trends within assigned categories
  • Maintain awareness of market trends, technology and food safety
  • Some travel required: visiting growers & attending produce conventions.

Qualifications:

  • Candidate should possess Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of purchasing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and specialty produce lines
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Intermediate mathematical skills to quickly multiply & add cases/pallets & calculate product cost, market, & margin
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with computer competency, including Excel, Word, & Outlook

 

This Job has a $1000 Referral Reward!
 

 

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