A well-established produce company is searching for a Produce Buyer to join their team. The Produce Buyer is responsible for the purchasing and procurement for their assigned product categories and vendors. This person will also engage in strategic planning for establishing and maintaining new procurement procedures. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Orders assigned products on a daily and weekly frequency.
• Confirms all Pos.
• Maintains vendor relationship.
• Works closely with Receiving clerk.
• Maintains accurate product description, cost, pack-size in inventory management system.
• Maintains accurate vendor information – contacts, freight, order guides, in the vendor management system.
• Reviews product usage reports to assess any increase or decrease in product usage.

 Skills and Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of experience in FOB produce purchasing.
• Valid Drivers License with clean driving record
• Ability to lift 50 pound boxes to a height of 3-4 feet and load them into a truck - physical ability to load and unload heavy cargo.
• Time management.
• Ability and motivation to learn industry specific skills.

 Please contact Jennifer, jennifer@producecareers.com

 

Salary: 65K-90K, Relocation Assistance