What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchaser position at Premier Produce?
Job purpose
The Produce Buyer is responsible for product replenishment and loss avoidance; knowing the shelf life of each product lines and review reports to know expiration dates to avoid spoilage; aligned with scorecard (weekly)—spoilage, service level, inventory on hand/reserve, cases per pallet , PO costs.
Duties and responsibilities
Below are listed the duties and responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Short buying
- Short list
- Check PO loaded
- Customer Service Support
- Sales Service Support the Staff
- Specialty Items
- Central Florida Transfers
- Clerical abilities
- Produce knowledge a plus
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications include:
- Must be able to pass a drug test
- Must have a High School education or GED
- 2 years of experience as a buyer
- Proficiency in English and in MS Office
- Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail