Buyer - Salt Lake City

About the role

The Role We are seeking an individual who possesses a genuine passion for sourcing the finest produce, cultivating mutually advantageous partnerships with growers, and actively contributing to the creation of value for both our customers and the organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze daily inventory reports to maintain appropriate inventory levels, minimize out of stock issues, address excess and/or aged inventory, and determine optimal order quantities.
• Select and buys product based on procurement programs, quality, vendor partnerships, promotional activity, and other relevant factors.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize gross profit by coordinating sales, gross margin, inventory turns, and managing costs.
• Evaluate and select vendors while negotiating product costs.
• Establish and maintain mutually beneficial vendor relationships.
• Identify new business opportunities aligned with short and long-term business strategies.
• Affiliate with the Procurement Manager to resolve vendor claims related to consigned or protected products.
• Follow established best practices and processes.
• Consistently demonstrate ownership of and responsibility for items managed and one’s results.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring food safety and must promptly report any compromises to food safety or quality to the appropriate manager, supervisor, or key personnel.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing fresh produce, with a proven track record in expediting and handling administrative tasks associated with fresh produce procurement.
• In-depth knowledge of fresh produce commodities and related non-produce product lines.
• Educational requirement: High School diploma.
• Proficiency in PC skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and 10-key.
• Demonstrated proficiency in negotiation techniques.
• Background in inventory management, including forecasting and planning.
• Exceptional teamwork skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and a willingness to support all team members within the department.
• Strong basic math skills, including the capability to quickly calculate cases, pallets, product costs, and margins.
• Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks and the capacity to excel under pressure in day-to-day operations.
• Effective prioritization skills, deadline management, and the ability to achieve team goals with flexibility in workdays and hours.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills for communication with vendors, customers, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing fresh produce, with a proven track record in expediting and handling administrative tasks associated with fresh produce procurement.
• In-depth knowledge of fresh produce commodities and related non-produce product lines.
• Educational requirement: High School diploma.
• Proficiency in PC skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and 10-key.
• Demonstrated proficiency in negotiation techniques.
• Background in inventory management, including forecasting and planning.
• Exceptional teamwork skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and a willingness to support all team members within the department.
• Strong basic math skills, including the capability to quickly calculate cases, pallets, product costs, and margins.
• Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks and the capacity to excel under pressure in day-to-day operations.
• Effective prioritization skills, deadline management, and the ability to achieve team goals with flexibility in workdays and hours.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills for communication with vendors, customers, and colleagues.

Skills

• Proven experience in sourcing and purchasing fresh produce.
• Knowledge of inventory management and cost control.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Pay

Potential 90-day performance-based raiseYearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

Schedule

Not specified