produce buyer

Ace Endico Corp

<div><p><b>Produce Buyer (Full-Time - On-Site)</b><br>
<b>Location:</b> Brewster, NY</p><p><b>
Pay:</b> $65,000 - 75,000 / year</p><p>
</p><p><b>What You'll Do</b></p><ul><li>
Source and purchase high-quality fresh produce that meets company standards for quality, price, and consistency.</li><li>
Manage daily and weekly buying to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and shrink.</li><li>
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and terms with growers, shippers, and distributors.</li><li>
Monitor produce markets and seasonal trends to anticipate pricing and supply fluctuations.</li><li>
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure a reliable and competitive supply chain.</li><li>
Collaborate with quality assurance and operations teams to ensure product freshness and supply continuity.</li></ul><p>
</p><p><b>What We&rsquo;re Looking For</b></p><ul><li>
5+ years of experience in produce buying, procurement, or related agricultural sourcing.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of produce varieties, grades, and market pricing structures.</li><li>
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>
Analytical mindset with the ability to forecast demand and manage costs effectively.</li><li>
Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>
Understanding of food safety, traceability, and cold chain logistics preferred.</li></ul><p>
</p><p><b>Why Join Us?</b></p><ul><li>
Competitive Pay
</li><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance</li><li>
401(k) with Company Match</li><li>
Free Lunch Twice a Week</li><li>
Stable hours and consistent weekly scheduling</li><li>
Team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities</li></ul><p>
</p><p><b>Equal Opportunity Employer</b></p><p>
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.</p></div><p></p>

PRODUCE BUYER

Performance Foodservice

<div><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><b>
We Deliver the Goods:</b><ul><li>
Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health &amp; Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more</li><li>
Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America&rsquo;s food distribution system</li><li>
Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect</li></ul><b>
Job Summary:</b><br>
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Coordinate and identify suppliers of product, negotiate price and quantity terms and establish long-term contracts to ensure adequate supply of high quality products for Foodservice Distribution at competitive prices. Maintain established service levels for product in-stock. Assist with special order requests. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.<br>
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<b>Job Responsibilities:</b><ul><li>
Select vendors based upon their ability to provide a continuous supply of product; overall service level; responsiveness to the market as shown through product innovation; quality and value of product; relationships with competitors; and their understanding of the marketplace.</li><li>
Maintain relationships with vendors by resolving problems with invoicing, product, or delivery to ensure quality service and longevity of relationships.</li><li>
Select product based upon application to our market, product performance, alternate sources of supply, and overall reputation of vendor.</li><li>
Negotiate prices and quantities ordered based upon customer orders, economic order point (volume discount vs. efficient utilization of warehousing space), promotion of product, and overall market conditions.</li><li>
Negotiate long-term contracts based upon same considerations and need for continuous supply.</li><li>
Service distribution centers for emergency situations through obtaining product and delivery on an expedient basis.</li><li>
Provides product and pricing information to sales force and make recommendations regarding pricing structure for product lines based upon volume and margin considerations.</li><li>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><b>
Qualification:</b></p>
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience<br>
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1 - 2 years purchasing or related area<p><b>
Company description</b></p><br>
Performance Foodservice, PFG&rsquo;s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers &mdash; providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.<p><b>
Awards and Accolades</b></p>
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the &quot;Company&quot;) provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the &quot;EEO is the Law&quot; poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.</div>

Produce Buyer

Mark & Save

<p><b>Store Buyer &ndash; Supermarket </b></p><p><b>Location:</b> UAE / Qatar / Kuwait / Oman<br/><b>Company:</b> Mark &amp; Save Hypermarket<br/><b>Job Type:</b> Full-Time</p><p><b>About the Role:</b><br/>We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented <b>Store Buyer</b> to join our retail procurement team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing high-quality products that meet the company&rsquo;s standards and customer demands in a fast-paced supermarket or hypermarket environment.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Manage the end-to-end buying process for assigned product categories.</li><li>Identify reliable suppliers and negotiate pricing, quality, and delivery terms.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to ensure optimal stock availability.</li><li>Analyze sales trends, market conditions, and competitor pricing.</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments including operations, merchandising, and finance.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and standards.</li><li>Develop strong vendor relationships and evaluate supplier performance regularly.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><b>Education:</b> Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree.</li><li><b>Experience:</b> 3&ndash;5 years of experience in <b>local procurement or purchasing</b> within the <b>retail industry</b> (preferably Supermarket / Hypermarket).</li><li>Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office and inventory management systems.</li><li>GCC experience preferred.</li><li><b>Age Limit:</b> 25&ndash;36 years.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month</p>

STORE BUYER

Cargill

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 Job Purpose and Impact
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 The Procurement Operations Buyer will execute procurement work processes for multiple sourcing categories and locations including procurement process transaction. In this role, you will solve moderately complex technical and customer support issues.
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   Support procurement transactions ensuring the purchase order process completion in alignment with strategic sourcing strategies and policies.
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   Perform basic administrative or clerical tasks in support of improvement projects.
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   Handle moderately complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under general supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
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   Check records and files for accuracy, performing complex analysis of data.
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   Lead requests for procurement of non contracted materials and goods, services and supplies.
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   Assist end user and ensure material delivery follow plant requirements.
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   Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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   1 to 3 years of experience with end to end procurement (P2O) knowledge with ERP knowledge
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   Experience in SAP MM is preferred
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   Should have basic knowledge of MS Office and good communication skills
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  Preferred Qualifications
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   Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning application experience
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   Experience working in shared service operations
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Operations Buyer

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Purpose and Impact</b></h2>
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The Procurement Operations Buyer will execute procurement work processes for multiple sourcing categories and locations including procurement process transaction. In this role, you will solve moderately complex technical and customer support issues.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><br>
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Key Accountabilities</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Support procurement transactions ensuring the purchase order process completion in alignment with strategic sourcing strategies and policies.</li><li>
Perform basic administrative or clerical tasks in support of improvement projects.</li><li>
Handle moderately complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under general supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.</li><li>
Check records and files for accuracy, performing complex analysis of data.</li><li>
Lead requests for procurement of non contracted materials and goods, services and supplies.</li><li>
Assist end user and ensure material delivery follow plant requirements.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2>
</div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree or equivalent</li><li>
1 to 3 years of experience with end to end procurement (P2O) knowledge with ERP knowledge</li><li>
Experience in SAP MM is preferred</li><li>
Should have basic knowledge of MS Office and good communication skills</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li>
Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning application experience</li><li>
Experience working in shared service operations</li></ul></div></div></div>

Operation Buyer

Binding Minds, LLP

<p><b>Buyer &ndash; 1</b></p><p><b>3-6+ Months Contract (Possibly Extension or Conversion)</b></p><p><b>Detroit, MI (Hybrid Role</b>)</p><p><b>Job Summary</b></p><p>Provide core management in the procurement of various commodities to achieve budget objects, supplier diversity and on-time delivery. Support Supply Chain leaders, Strategic Category Manager(s), buyers and a predetermined business unit to achieve total cost management.</p><p><b>Key Accountabilities</b><br/>&middot; Leads company procurement processes to ensure quality, cost effectiveness, and delivery from Company's supplier business partners.<br/>&middot; Represents the company in supplier relationships which include negotiations, commercial terms and conditions, and contract administration where deemed appropriate by leadership.<br/>&middot; Maximizes assets and specific inventory investments to balance business unit needs with total cost management.<br/>&middot; Provide support with reviewing and analyzing inventory levels.<br/>&middot; Provides mentoring and direction to procurement staff to implement buying plans and achieve goals.<br/>&middot; Provides day-to-day procurement operations to meet our business unit partners' requirements; prepares recommendations and secures necessary approvals; maintains intimate knowledge of contracts; issues change orders.<br/>&middot; Supports strategies and establishes contracts as defined by respective Strategic Category Managers and cross functional teams.<br/>&middot; Responsible for writing contracts and negotiates terms and conditions, as appropriate.<br/>&middot; Evaluates total cost of ownership, not just acquisition costs, and trains users as necessary.<br/>&middot; Interfaces with contract administrator, Legal and/or Risk Management to assure compliance with terms and conditions, as specified in contracts.<br/>&middot; Responds to emergency and urgent orders; performs expediting functions, as needed.<br/>&middot; Works with BU/Suppliers/AP to facilitate invoice resolution and dispute resolution.<br/>&middot; Supports client and SCM goals and measurements; and understands and complies with all client and SCM corporate policies and procedures.<br/>&middot; Understands and supports the SPM processes and goals</p><p><b>Minimum Education &amp; Experience Requirements</b><br/>&middot; Bachelor's degree<br/>&middot; Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain management</p><p><b>Other Qualifications</b></p><p><b>Preferred</b><br/>&middot; Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Economics<br/>&middot; Prior procurement experience in Solar / Renewable Energy components.<br/>&middot; Yellow/Green/Black belt certification</p><p><b>Other Requirements</b><br/>&middot; Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.<br/>&middot; Intermediate skills in Microsoft applications (i.e: Excel, PowerPoint, &amp; Word)<br/>&middot; Demonstrates an ability to manage multimillion dollar contracts, consistent positive business unit and warehouse feedback, little rework, meeting deadlines, taking on additional work, working independently on routine tasks, and effectively prioritizing tasks to meet business needs and deadlines.<br/>&middot; Strong negotiation skills and contract writing, evident through successfully and independently negotiating less complex contracts, including the terms and conditions, building relationships with our business unit partners and vendors, independently completing purchase agreements, crafting service agreements, and reviewing peers' contracts for compliance with *** requirements.<br/>&middot; Demonstrates an understanding of risk management, value analysis and proper decision making through ensuring terms and conditions are complete and accurate, appropriately analyzing tradeoffs, consequences and liabilities of actions, knowing when to escalate issues to leadership or experts, and independently making good decisions in routine situations.<br/>&middot; Demonstrates a basic understanding of business needs and the organization as a whole, as demonstrated by participation in business unit meetings, placing orders within requisition and funding requirements, and exhibiting general knowledge of the current market.<br/>&middot; Demonstrated application of continuous improvement tools, systems and processes<br/>&middot; Demonstrates an understanding of procurement for solar materials and working directly with EPC contractors.</p><p>Job Type: Contract</p><p>Pay: $35.60 - $42.02 per hour</p><p>Expected hours: No less than 40 per week</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Do you have procurement experience in Solar / Renewable Energy components?</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Supply Chain Management: 3 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Detroit, MI 48226</p>

Buyer 1

Hitachi Energy

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 <strong>
  The opportunity
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 We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Factory Buyer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for procuring materials and services in accordance with technical specifications, pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms. You will ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies and contribute to seamless supply chain execution by securing timely material availability that supports production and project needs.
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  How You&rsquo;ll Make An Impact
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   Reviewing and managing material or service requisitions raised by various departments.
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   Liaising with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, specifications, and timelines.
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   Converting approved purchase requisitions into purchase orders (POs) in alignment with existing contracts or sourcing agreements.
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   Gathering all required details to ensure complete and accurate purchase documentation.
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   Ensuring compliance with the Table of Authority (ToA) for PO approval workflows.
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   Dispatching POs to suppliers using appropriate and approved communication channels.
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   Following up with suppliers to obtain PO acknowledgments.
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   Reviewing acknowledgments for accuracy and consistency with contractual terms and price agreements.
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   Monitoring acknowledgment timelines to ensure timely material availability for production needs.
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   Actively monitoring open orders and maintaining regular contact with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
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   Proactively addressing delays, discrepancies, or supply issues, escalating unresolved concerns as needed to avoid production interruptions.
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   Coordinate shipping and logistics activities with suppliers based on agreed Incoterms and delivery terms.
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   Ensuring that transport is arranged efficiently and in accordance with contract terms.
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   Tracking inbound deliveries and ensuring goods are received in line with PO specifications.
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   Supporting invoice matching and exception resolution in coordination with the finance team.
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   Assist in the resolution of non-conformance issues (NCRs) by expediting replacements or clarifications with suppliers.
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   Acting as the key contact between local factories and the Central Sourcing &amp; Supply (CSS) team.
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   Ensuring alignment of local purchasing processes with CSS standards and practices.
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   Ensuring purchase orders reflect and support customer or project-specific requirements as per ERP, SOPs, or project documentation.
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   Maintaining alignment on content, cost, delivery terms, and sustainability criteria.
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   Collaborating closely with Supply chain management, Quality, Finance, and other relevant teams to ensure end-to-end process consistency and operational efficiency.
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   Supporting continuous improvement of supply chain processes in accordance with company policies and best practices.
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   Resolving discrepancies in invoice verification by comparing goods receipts and purchase order details.
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   Coordinating with suppliers and finance to ensure accurate and timely invoice settlement.
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   You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
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   Living Hitachi Energy&rsquo;s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
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  Your background
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in electrical Power Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
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   3 to 5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
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   Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and material planning.
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   Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and their relevance to supplier compliance is a plus.
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   Experience in cost analysis, negotiation, and sourcing strategies is highly valued.
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   Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-driven mindset.
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   Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
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   Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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   Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English is required.
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 Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
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 With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time &ndash; balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
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 Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
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