Category Buyer- Fresh food
Job Description
Must have knowledge of producing specific information such as growing seasons, inflation/ deflation cycles, inventory experience, and knowledge of pricing.
Maintaining relationships with suppliers to ensure that there is always an adequate supply of high-quality products on hand
Conducting research on new products and suppliers to identify opportunities for increasing revenue
Analyze and monitor sales records, trends, weather/seasons, and economic conditions to forecast consumer-buying patterns and determine inventory needs.
Negotiating prices with suppliers based on current market rates
Reviewing suppliers payment histories to ensure prompt payment for delivered goods
Purchase of all repackaged materials such as labels, plastics, containers, and specialty items.
working with sales staff to obtain information about customer-specific needs and preferences.
Examine, select, order, and purchase products at the most favorable price, consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other established factors.
Responsible for the management of perishable inventory purchased by daily review of sales, inventory adjustments, and inventory quantities.
Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly inventory reports.
Monitoring seasonal trends to anticipate changes in demand for certain types of produce.
Produce buyers will need to stay up to date with
Normal and Organic Produce
A Focus on Local Produce
More Attention to Food Safety
Produce buyers play a critical role in ensuring that the fruits and vegetables they buy are safe to eat.
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Retailing
Function:
Purchase / Logistics / Supply Chain
Roles:
Purchase Officer / Co-ordinator / Executive
Skills:
Category Buyer- Fresh food Buyer Activities Buyer Purchase Vendor Development Procurement Purchase Executive
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
