DiMare Fresh is a provider of value-added services in the form of product repacking, ripening, consolidation and delivery of refrigerated food specializing in produce and floral to the retail and foodservice segments of the industry. As part of the DiMare Companies with a 90-plus year industry track record, DiMare Fresh is positioned to grow and continue adding and diversifying products and services while staying committed to our core promise of quality, customer service, innovation and integrity.
DiMare Fresh is seeking a Senior Buyer or Director of Purchasing to lead the procurement team both centrally and as a “dotted-line” with the 5- DiMare Fresh Operating Units. The Position is new and will be located in the DiMare Fresh Central Office in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas and will be working alongside of the Company Leadership Team.
- Evaluate supplier options; quality, price, availability, variety.
- Negotiate terms of agreements to achieve the best deal for our company.
- Source and procure product; including sourcing new items.
- Create performance measurements of suppliers and inbound carriers.
- Be involved with packaging, innovation.
- Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchases.
- Monitor stock levels and make plans for buying within budget or as part of strategic direction.
- Analyze and monitor sales records, trends, weather/seasons, and economic conditions to anticipate buying patterns and determine what product will sell required inventory.
- Be involved with the assistance of management of local/regional buyers and purchasing decisions.
- Assist with management of buying activities at all operating units for costs and operational efficiencies.
- Weekly pricing/ monthly and seasonal ad planning.
- Produce weekly market report.
- Customer RFP responses/ facilitation.
- Other duties as requested.
- 5+ years Produce industry buying and inbound trucking experience.
- BSc/BA in business Administration or relevant field preferred.
- Self-starter, motivated, detail oriented, and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrable aptitude in effective negotiating.
- Planning, staffing, budgeting, and organizational skills.
- Ability to develop effective relationships and to provide strong leadership.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience reporting, analyzing and gathering data.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel required, familiarity with Produce Pro is a plus.
- Ability to work within a team environment; problem solve, complete tasks independently, and learn new skills and tasks as needed.
