Produce Buyer

Our client is seeking aProduce Buyerto help grow their product assortment, strengthen pricing strategy, and maintain exceptional product quality. You will manage supplier partnerships, support seasonal promotions, and leverage data to make informed purchasing decisions that keep inventory flowing and customers satisfied. This is a hybrid position, offering the flexibility to work from home one day per week. If youre looking for strong career growth within a collaborative and expanding organization, this opportunity may be a great fit. Responsibilities: Source fresh produce for a multi-location distribution network, ensuring consistent quality, safety, and margin performance. Analyze sales history, market trends, weather patterns, and promotional schedules to forecast demand and reduce spoilage. Negotiate favorable pricing and supply agreements by leveraging volume commitments, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationships. Collaborate with merchandising, accounting, warehouse operations, and store teams to support promotions, resolve discrepancies, and maintain smooth product flow. Monitor key performance metrics such as inventory turns, shrink/distress, product availability, and landed cost, taking action when performance deviates. Evaluate promotional performance, support system improvements, and share best practices across the purchasing team. Requirements: 2+ years of purchasing or buying experience within grocery, foodservice, or wholesale environments, preferably with perishable products. Familiarity with procurement systems, demand planning tools, and vendor performance tracking. Strong analytical capabilities with Excel or BI tools to interpret data and guide decisions. Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and collaborate across teams. Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred. Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package. Clear career advancement opportunities within a growing, team-focused organization. Hybrid work flexibility supported by modern purchasing and analytics tools. The chance to influence category strategy and make a direct impact on revenue and customer experience.