Junior Buyer

Job Title: Junior Buyer
Location: Des Moines, IA

Join Loffredo Fresh Foods as a Junior Buyer based out of our Des Moines Headquarters. We are a local, family-owned food and produce distributor that has proudly served the Midwest region for over 130 years. We distribute to 11 different states across our 6 locations. Loffredo Fresh Foods believes that our employees are the key to a successful future. We are committed to attracting a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to meeting our customer’s needs.

The Junior Buyer supports the procurement team by assisting with sourcing and purchasing products, managing purchase orders, and maintaining inventory levels to ensure product availability. This role involves close collaboration with suppliers and internal departments, tracking and analyzing purchasing trends, and maintaining accurate records and data. The Jr. Buyer also helps ensure pricing accuracy, supports logistics coordination, and contributes to resolving quality issues, all while providing excellent service and communication across teams.

Pay: $55,000 - $60,000

What we look for:

• College degree in Supply Chain or Procurement related field, or High School diploma with 1 to 3 years of equivalent experience required
• Strong problem-solving and planning skills with the ability to coordinate with others
• Experience generating reports and maintaining data accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; team-oriented and customer-focused
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and levels of the organization
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with occasional stress or pressure

What you’ll do

• Assist with sourcing and purchasing products to support inventory needs
• Create, track, and manage purchase orders accurately and efficiently
• Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels to ensure product availability
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and vendor deliveries
• Generate and share reports on purchasing activities and trends with the buying team
• Collaborate with internal teams including operations and sales to align supply with demand
• Support analysis of market pricing and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Create and maintain vendor and SKU master data
• Help resolve quality discrepancies in incoming merchandise by working with relevant department
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned

What you’ll gain as a Loffredo Team Member:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
• Paid time off & Paid holidays
• Bi-Weekly Pay or the option to enroll in Daily Pay for immediate access to earned wages
• Regular and constructive performance feedback
• Healthy, fresh produce you can take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program