Produce Market Buyer - Confidential #8435

Are you an early riser with a passion for produce? We're seeking a dynamic individual for a unique opportunity in Los Angeles. As a key player in our procurement team, you'll dive into the bustling world of specialty produce commodities, navigating the vibrant landscape of the Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market. If you're ready to embrace the challenge of early morning hours and bring your expertise to the forefront, read on.

This LA-specific role requires early morning hours (Starting 3:00 -4:00AM). The Ideal candidate would have broad knowledge of specialty produce commodities, and a general understanding of the Los Angeles terminal market.

Essential Functions:

• Employ strong knowledge of key industry players, competitors and Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market dynamics.
• Effectively develop and lead complex sourcing strategies and manage suppliers and internal networks to deliver best in class performance.
• Implements strategic procurement plans to accommodate procurement team goals
• Supervise a designated group of produce commodities.
• Oversees product coordination between sales department, production department, and purchasing related units.
• Responsible for monitoring inventory levels in indicated facility.
• Executes purchasing responsibilities on key seasonal commodities weekly, while guiding and mentoring purchasing team on auxiliary commodities.
• Reviews market analysis to determine customer needs, price schedules, and seasonal sourcing opportunities.
• Researches and develops relationships with new and existing suppliers and growers while strategically develops and optimizes our supplier network country-wide for category.
• Develop effective negotiation strategies to enable success.
• Leverage effective business and professional relationships with strategic suppliers and industry players.
• Professionally manage and measure suppliers for continuous performance and improvement.
• Develops company-wide produce demands to coincide with production department needs
• Proficiently employ programs and project management tools and techniques.
• Independently solve problems and make decisions for strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and or processes.
• Provide day to day oversight and with a ‘hands on’ execution role.
• Recommends budget, expenditures, and appropriations for the purchasing department's annual budget.
• Other duties assigned as necessary; responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4-7 years analytical, planning, Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market procurement, supply chain or other relevant industry experience.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of market analysis, sourcing category strategy, supplier relationship management and negotiations, supplier continuous improvement programs.
• Knowledge of critical procurement legal requirements and contracting best practices.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to travel within the U.S. and internationally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Sales and Warehousing, preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, & Excel); experience with Famous software a plus.

If you're ready to take the helm in sourcing strategies, building supplier relationships, and driving performance in the heart of LA's produce scene, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of our procurement efforts and making a mark in this dynamic industry. Apply now to be part of our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $82,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person