Job Description:
We are an established produce supplier that has a reputation for integrity, high-quality products, and excellent customer service.
We employ hardworking and goal-oriented produce individuals. We offer competitive salaries and the benefits that are unbeatable.
We are looking to add a Senior Produce Buyer to join the team. This individual will be responsible for direct day-to-day managing of our procurement team. Scope of responsibilities include: service level, inventory control, shrink, driving sales, interfacing with sales staff, sku assortment & item profitability.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- 3 years’ experience in Produce Procurement.
- Experience in Managing a direct report.
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Strong organization and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
- Strong negotiating skills.
- Strong analytical and math skills.
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and accomplish team objectives.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Oversight and responsibility of the procurement team.
- Customer-centered focus.
- Inventory management of commodities including quality, service level, discounting, and spoilage.
- Direct accountability for assuring we have competitive cost of goods.
- Actively seek out and communicate new and innovative items to our customer base.
- Proactively and aggressively seek out buying opportunities.
- Forecast ad and regular item volume needs based on promotional plans of our customer base.
- Monitor items for changes in sales trends.
- Walk coolers daily to evaluate quality and condition of items purchased.
- Work closely and communicate effectively with sales, warehousing and transportation departments.
- Maintain awareness of market trends and food safety.