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JOB FILLED - Produce Buyer

Job Description: 

The Produce Buyer will drive the company forward through strong management of responsible commodity group. As a Buyer, your key responsibility is to create opportunities on a daily and weekly basis by anticipating markets to maximize selling opportunities.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • Minimum 5 years of retail produce management, Sales and/or Buying experience required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related discipline required.
  • Knowledge of USDA standards.
  • Knowledge of PACA laws.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Proven ability to effectively negotiate and build strong partnerships.
  • Solid computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office software (specifically Excel)
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Financial analysis skills and understanding of how purchase price impacts gross profit margins.
  • Ability to prioritize, manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions.
  • Previous experience in a fast paced and demanding work environment.
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Work directly with current vendors as well as building new vendor relationships in order to source opportunities for our retail and wholesale chain accounts.
  • Place daily calls to our vendors to discuss availability, market trends, and pricing for all commodities – Both conventional and organic.
  • Negotiate FOB and delivered pricing with our vendors in order to hit price targets for our customers.
  • Offer opportunities daily on all commodities for weekly, monthly, and seasonal deals.
  • Entering PO’s and managing inventory level.
  • Collaborate with Buying, Sales, Packing, Transportation, Operations, and Quality Control staff to ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Manage assigned commodity group to service our sales team and customer base.
  • Set a consistent example in leadership style, communication and integrity.
  • Present opportunities to the sales team in our weekly meetings along with sharing market information on assigned commodities.
  • Full-time, Monday-Friday; 6:30am-4:30pm - Every 8th week, Saturday and Sunday rotation; half day shifts, 8am-12pm with following Tuesday off. This is a salaried position.

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