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JOB FILLED - Apprentice Buyer

Job Description: 

Oakes Farms is one of the largest independently owned agribusiness operations in South Florida. Headquartered in Collier County, Florida, Oakes Farms maintains a diversified portfolio of services that reach a global market and include farming, packing, shipping, retail markets and food service and seafood distribution.

Our business was founded on a promise to support friends and neighbors in their pursuit to live healthy lives. This has been – and continues to be – our motivation during every customer connection.

We now have a tremendous opportunity for someone wanting to start their Produce Career as an Apprentice Buyer working from our Immokalee, FL headquarters. This would be an ideal position for a recent college graduate wanting to “get their foot in the door”.

The primary role of this position is the replenishment of fresh produce for resale to both retail and food service customers. In addition, this position handles the negotiation of costs, sourcing, vendor selection and meeting of budgeted financial expectation.

You will analyze and monitor sales records, trends, weather/seasons and economic conditions to anticipate consumer-buying patterns and determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed. You will also aid in establishing and adjusting selling prices by monitoring costs, competitive factors and supply and demand while also working with sales staff to obtain information about customer specific needs and preferences.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an agriculture related field preferred
  • Some knowledge of the Produce Industry supply chain
  • Strong desire to succeed
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Highly organized with proven ability to multi-task and prioritize accordingly.
  • Strong Analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.

Must work well with minimal supervision, be a self-starter with great attention to detail with a passion for coaching and development and the ability to have fun!

We offer a competitive compensation package and a wonderful place to work.

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