Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Product Procurement: Source fresh, high-quality produce from trusted growers and vendors.
• Cultivate Partnerships: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Market Expertise: Analyze market trends and pricing to make cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Strategic Planning: Monitor and manage inventory levels to meet operational goals.
• **Quality Assurance & Cost Management: **Ensure product quality, availability, and costing aligns with customer contracts and company standards.
• Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, operations, and transportation teams to ensure customer needs are met.

Peripheral Duties: Other tasks and special projects as assigned by the Procurement Manager.

Qualifications

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years in buying, procurement, or supply chain management (produce/perishable food industry preferred).
• Proficient in forecasting, cost analysis, and contract management.
• In-depth knowledge of commodities, specifically in vegetable, fruit, herbs, and grocery product lines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to negotiate, present, and collaborate effectively with both internal and external partners.
• Customer service-driven mindset with a professional and solutions-oriented approach to resolving issues and concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing business environment, making informed decisions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

Supplemental Information

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state .

For additional protected privacy information please visit: Privacy Policy | Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com)

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visit our Employment Page for more details or to view our privacy center: https://www.charliesproduce.com/careers/

Recruiters - DO NOT CONTACT!

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state .

For additional protected privacy information please visit: Privacy Policy | Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com)

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Visit our Employment Page for more details or to view our privacy center: https://www.charliesproduce.com/careers/

Recruiters - DO NOT CONTACT!