Produce Buyer

Position Summary:

Are you a detail orientated person who thrives in a fast pace? Are you great on the phone and enjoy working with vendors? Are your follow up skills extraordinary?

Do you have strong negotiating skills? Then perhaps this position may be for you!

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Purchasing Buyer with broad line perishable food purchasing experience. The selected candidate must be detail oriented, systematic, well organized, polished, and a high-energy team player.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate with suppliers concerning forecasting, availability, pricing, freight (including international), and terms and conditions of sale.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships.
• Coordinate and interface with internal departments to provide optimum cross-functional planning and execution of purchasing functions.
• Develop and maintain records, spreadsheets, supporting documentation and files regarding supplier activities and profiles.
• Manage and resolve product supply issues within the supply chain.
• Manage the setup and maintenance of vendor information in company software system.
• Manage documentation for new item setup and the inputting of data and pricing into company software system.

Qualifications:

• 3 years buying experience
• Bachelor's degree from accredited four-year college or university preferred
• Previous food service distribution and/or food importing experience strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and advanced technology proficiency (Excel, Word, etc.)

Relationships and Contacts:

• Reports to: Owner
• Supervises: N/A

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Company website:

• Julius Silvert – Full Line Specialty Food Distributor
   

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Our company recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the job, or any other status protected by law, all in accordance with applicable Federal, State or Local Laws. 

Acknowledgement:

I have read and understand this job description. I accept the position and understand the list of duties is not meant to be all inclusive. I agree to abide by the requirements set forth and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability. I will abide by the employer’s Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies. I further understand that my employment is at-will and may be separated with or without notice for any reason not expressly prohibited by law.