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Buyer – Produce

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Buyer – Produce | Fresh Sales Team

📍 Location: Tennessee (On-site, Monday–Friday)

We’re partnering with a large company in Tennessee seeking a Produce Buyer to join its Fresh Sales team.

About the Opportunity

  • On-site, Monday–Friday
  • Approximately $1.5M in weekly produce sales
  • Expanding operations to support increasing customer demand
  • Power BI and inventory management systems

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Purchase and manage fresh produce categories, including tomatoes, East Coast vegetables, watermelons, and seasonal commodities
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels, product freshness, quality, and availability
  • Manage supplier relationships, pricing, purchasing schedules, and product availability
  • Navigate seasonal growing cycles, market fluctuations, and supply chain challenges
  • Collaborate with sales, warehouse operations, and third-party logistics partners to ensure timely product distribution
  • Support existing customer relationships while identifying opportunities to increase produce sales

What We’re Looking For

  • 3–4+ years of produce buying experience required
  • Strong understanding of produce commodities, growing regions, seasonality, and market pricing
  • Experience managing inventory, purchasing forecasts, and product quality
  • Ability to coordinate transportation, delivery schedules, and product availability
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor relationship management skills

📩 Apply today to learn more.

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