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About the Role

The Manager of Purchasing leads the daily operations and performance of the Purchasing Department within an organic produce distribution company. This role manages a team of Buyers, ensures accurate inventory and competitive pricing, and fosters strong relationships with growers and vendors to support company sales and margin objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support a team of Produce Buyers in daily purchasing activities.
• Establish clear direction, expectations, and accountability within the department.
• Conduct regular coaching, one-to-one meetings, and performance reviews.
• Oversee daily purchasing of organic produce to meet customer demand.
• Monitor inventory movement, shrink, and aging products to optimize profitability.
• Partner with Sales and Operations to anticipate demand shifts and supply challenges.
• Serve as the primary Purchasing representative across internal departments.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with growers, shippers, and vendors.
• Negotiate effectively while maintaining long-term supplier partnerships.
• Collaborate with the Director of Purchasing to establish goals and execute strategy.
• Monitor Buyer performance metrics and operational KPIs.
• Work onsite daily to engage with the team and product.

Requirements

• 5+ years of purchasing or produce procurement experience preferred.
• Prior leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of organic produce, seasonality, and supply chains.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
• Ability to work variable hours, days, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and over 50 lbs occasionally.
• Comfortable working in environments with temperatures ranging from 34 to 80+ degrees.
• Ability to work in coolers for extended periods.

Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Inventory management
• ERP systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Adobe

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 5+ years of experience

About the Company

• Fast-paced organic produce distribution company.