Produce Buyer

Job overview

The Produce Buyer role is onsite in Omaha, NE; compensation is not specified. Greenberg Fruit Company distributes fresh fruits and vegetables throughout Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa, and this role manages purchasing for its produce business.

What you'll do

• Purchase fresh produce based on customer orders, inventory, production needs, demand, market conditions, seasonality, and supply. Negotiate pricing, freight, terms, pack sizes, quality, and service
• manage inventory and purchasing profitability
• coordinate purchasing for school customers, fresh-cut production, and repack operations
• monitor product age and shrink
• and maintain supplier relationships and sourcing options.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

produce buyer

fresh produce

purchasing

procurement

inventory management

supplier negotiation

omaha ne

greenberg fruit company

demand planning

fresh-cut operations

repack operations

erp

401(k) match

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and voluntary life benefits
• paid time off
• holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• weekly pay
• career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting prefers a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of purchasing, buying, or procurement experience in distribution, produce, or food service. It also seeks knowledge of fresh produce commodities, grades, packs, seasonality, and quality.

About the employer

Greenberg Fruit Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.