Buyer and Procurement Jobs
Produce buyers have a genuine love of produce. They know their product, and they know the markets. The main responsibility of a produce buyer is to source fresh produce at the best price while maintaining the highest of quality and food safety standards. They meet or exceed cost and delivery goals, and establish long term business relations with customers and suppliers.
A successful buyer must have strong buying and negotiating skills, excellent computer skills, be a great communicator, have a positive attitude, be resilient, and be able to work with diverse personalities.
They also will be able to thrive in a high energy workplace and will possess characteristics of good salesmanship to include a combination of aggressiveness, friendliness and honesty. A produce buyer is often times “the face” of their company with vendors, and therefore should reflect a positive and ethical character at all times.
Some job titles you might see in this career field are: Produce Buyer, Produce Procurement Specialist, Produce Broker and Commodity Director.
South San Francisc...California
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Description: South San Francisco produce company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced purchasing manager.
This position requires a deep knowledge of the produce industry, including market trends, quality standards, supplier networks, and pricing. It requires stro...
Kenosha, Wisconsin
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Description: Does your employer treat you and their customers/vendors like family?
Join Heartland Produce Company, where we are passionate about delivering consistently fresh produce from our family to yours! Every day, with excellence, we selflessly serv...
Los Alamitos, California
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Description: At Frieda’s, we’re passionate about colorful, healthy, delicious experiences when it comes to eating, living, and working. Just like our products, we’re different.
We like to zig when others zag. We don’t see obstacles. We work hard,...
Kent, Washington
Description: Come grow with us!
Pacific Coast Fruit Company is a local, family owned produce distributor that has proudly served our Pacific Northwest retail, wholesale and food service customers since 1977. We are now one of the largest independent produce distribut...
Home/Remote, Home/Remote
Description: A US based, global fresh produce company are looking for a new Sales Manager to help drive the next phase of growth.
With a global network that includes sales and procurement capability in USA, Canada, Peru, Chile, Africa, Europe and Asia, we are seek...
Oxnard, California
Description: Pyramid Flowers, a family business, is a leader in the industry providing floral products to the Mass Market for over 20 years, and to Wholesalers for over 40 years.
Job Description:
In charge of procuring cut flowers and greens local and abroad at...
Monterey, California
Description: Position Highlights:
Excellent Pay and Generous Benefits
Exceptional Team Oriented Culture
FREE GYM ONSITE
Casual Attire and all-around FUN place to work!
Position Summary:
Are you someone who enjoys the fast paced, ever changin...
Monterey, California
Description: Position Highlights:
Excellent Pay and Generous Benefits
Exceptional Team Oriented Culture
Casual Attire and all-around FUN place to work!
Position Summary:
Are you someone who enjoys the fast paced, ever changing produce indust...
Monterey , California
Description: Are you someone who enjoys the fast paced, ever changing produce industry? PRO*ACT is looking for a produce professional to join our team in Monterey as a Sourcing Associate. As a PRO*ACT Sourcing Associate you will assist Sourcing Specialists as they network...
Watsonville, California
Description: The Commodity Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and executing successful order fulfillment to ensure we have the right product in the right place and time to meet customer demand while minimizing aging inventory.
Essential Job Duties / Re...
Columbus, Ohio
Description: Join a team committed to sharing the power of fresh fruits and veggies with the world!
DNO Produce is looking for a Buyer with a passion for produce and a drive to make a difference. You’ll bring your deep understanding of the produce industry,...