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WHAT'S NU? Welcome to NuProduce: a provider of specialty produce solutions for food service, wholesale, hospitality, event planning, retail customers, and beyond. We are experts at sourcing the freshest fruits and vegetables available year-round.
We are currently seeking a full time Buyer to join our team, based in our Bowling Green, OH location.
Description of Role: The Buyer has overall responsibility for assisting in the purchasing related activity within the company. Their role is a hands-on purchasing professional who spends quality time in the trade and has great produce knowledge in addition to understanding logistics and transport.
In conjunction with the General Manager, the Buyer will purchase and negotiate with current and similar aligned vendors across North America and globally. The Buyer will contribute to the development and execution of the overall purchasing strategy to ensure our partners are competitive in the marketplace.
Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:00am - 3:00pm
Salary: From $60,000/year plus bonus, based on experience
Duties and Responsibilities: FOB buying of produce as well as dairy, eggs, and cheese categories.
Purchasing of packaging, chemicals and dry goods.
Grow existing business within an established customer base.
Ensure the overall quality, food safety and GMPs are being achieved by our suppliers.
Manage long term contracts.
Review market trends and provide updates.
Attend industry related events.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
Visit supply chain (growers, farmers, distributors) to review program compliance.
Arrange and attend field and manufacturing tours for customers.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience: 1-5 years of relevant purchasing and marketing experience (preferably in a produce, food processing or distribution/logistics environment).
Specific produce or related experience or certification an asset.
Post Secondary Education (College Diploma or University Degree) with an emphasis/specialization in Purchasing/Marketing, Sales or Business Administration.
Able to take a proactive approach to customer service and build strong relationships with all levels of customers.
Excellent leadership, organizational, multi-tasking and presentation skills.
Strong PC skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office software, e-mail systems, website product ordering.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Travel as required.
What we offer: Medical, Prescription Drug, EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
Dental, vision and other voluntary plans
Pre-Tax Saving Accounts
Profit Sharing
Family culture and career advancement opportunities
You are required to provide your most recent employment experience for your application to be considered complete.
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NuProduce Solutions values our customers, and we are dependent on having a skilled team of people who are passionate about providing value, consistency, quality and responsive problem-solving to satisfy their needs.
NuProduce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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