Over the span of 40 years, Brothers Foodservice has become the largest produce distributor in Texas. We cover greater Dallas/Ft Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Laredo, Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley. We distribute a full line of fresh fruits and vegetables, specialty items, and processed items to meet the customers' needs. Offering high-quality products and excellent customer service, we supply a broad range of foodservice and retail customers with a fleet of more than 100 refrigerated trucks.
We now have an amazing opportunity for a Produce Buyer to join us in either our Austin or Dallas facility.
The Produce Buyer is a dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual on the Supply Team. This is a senior position requiring industry knowledge and expertise. The primary role of this position is the replenishment of produce for our Dallas and/or Austin, TX facilities. In addition, this position handles the negotiation of costs, sourcing, vendor selection and meeting of budgeted financial expectations.
The person we are looking for will have:
- Proactive mindset to get ahead of problems
- Has the motivation and willingness to take on more responsibilities and be held accountable
- Creative problem solver, with fast solutions for day to day problems
- Highly organized and strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Works well in a highly active team in a collaborative environment.
- You’re passionate about our mission to eliminate food waste and create a better food system for all
- 3-5+ years experience purchasing produce
- Extensive knowledge in the fresh produce industry (for both organic and conventional product), including PACA guidelines, temperature guidelines, and USDA inspections.
- Proven industry specific vendor relationships and firm negotiation skills.
- Experience in quickly solving issues and working in a fast paced environment
- Proficient with Excel, Word, Google Sheets/Docs and ERP systems. Knowledge of Produce Pro a Plus
- Analytical skills to summarize large data sets
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a great attitude
- Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture or related field.
We offer a competitive compensation package, including:
- Insurance Plan
- Paid Vacation after one year
- 401K plan
- A great place to work