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JOB FILLED - Senior Produce Buyer #3261

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.