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JOB FILLED - Director of Procurement

Job Description: 

Since 1947, Indianapolis Fruit has been delivering fresh fruits and vegetables to our valued   retail partners throughout the Midwest. Our goal is to Produce a Fresh Experience for all members of our supply chain. We are proud to have grown to include a fleet of over 150 refrigerated trucks servicing more than 20 states in the Midwest, three facilities totaling over 250,000 square feet of warehouse space, and more than 500 years of produce experience. Our product mix continues to evolve to meet the dynamic needs of today’s consumers.

Indianapolis Fruit is looking for an ambitious, self-motivated person with a positive attitude and a dynamic leader to fill our Director of Procurement position! Pay will be based on job related experience. We look forward to you joining our family!

The Procurement Director is responsible for purchasing and managing the purchases of all products competitively within established grades and standards in a timely fashion. This position is also responsible for developing product category programs alongside marketing and sales. A Procurement Director must align with the core values of both FreshEdge and Indianapolis Fruit Company – customer-obsessed, passionate, relational, innovative, real, and ethical.

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • Related Bachelor's degree preferred
  • At least 2 years recent and successful experience as a Procurement Manager in the produce industry or at least 7 years successful experience as a Senior Buyer in the produce industry.
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Punctual
  • Professional
  • Reliable

We offer:

  • Relocation costs
  • Weekly Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance after 90 days
  • 401K after 1 year of service with company match
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Robust Industry Training
Compensation/Salary: 
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