Peirone Produce has been in business for 70 years. During that time Peirone has become known as one of the premier suppliers for supermarkets and restaurants in Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon. Peirone’s reputation has been built on the solid foundation of integrity, high-quality products, competitive prices and unmatched customer service.
We are the employer of choice for progressive, hardworking and results-orientated produce professionals. We operate our company in a highly professional, ethical and friendly manner.
We offer our team members competitive wages and a great benefits package.Our business is growing, and as result we are currently seeking an experienced Produce Buyer to join our team in the beautiful city of Spokane Washington. This individual will be responsible for service level, category management including inventory control, driving sales within assigned commodities, interfacing with sales manager and staff, and profitability.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Effective inventory management of assigned 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 seek out spot buys
- Forecast ad and regular item volume needs based on promotional plans of our customer base
- Monitor all assigned 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
Desired Minimum Qualifications:
- 2 years’ experience in Produce Procurement
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
- Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form
- Ability to work holidays and weekends as needed
- Strong negotiating skills
- Strong analytical and math skills
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and accomplish team objectives
