Produce Buyer Fresh Categories (Biligual)
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Job Location:
Stone Mountain, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Produce Buyer (Fresh Categories)
Position Summary
The Produce Buyer is responsible for sourcing purchasing and managing fresh and perishable categories including produce floral and dairy. This role owns vendor relationships pricing quality standards and product availability to drive sales minimize shrink and ensure freshness and consistency across all Talpa Supermercados store locations.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end category performance including sales margin shrink and inventory.
Develop and execute seasonal buying strategies aligned with market conditions and customer demand.
Identify assortment opportunities to drive growth and optimize product mix.
Build and maintain strong relationships with growers distributors and fresh suppliers.
Lead negotiations on pricing quality service levels and delivery terms.
Evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
Partner with CPFR teams to align purchasing with demand forecasts.
Ensure product availability while minimizing waste and overstock.
Monitor product quality freshness and compliance standards.
Identify risks related to seasonality supply disruptions and commodity fluctuations.
Analyze sales trends margins and KPIs to adjust buying strategies.
Qualifications & Experience
3 years of experience in retail buying preferably in produce or perishables.
Strong understanding of fresh supply chains seasonality and cost drivers.
Proven negotiation and supplier management experience.
Skills
Category management advanced negotiation financial analysis and cost control.
Advanced Excel skills ERP systems and BI tools.
Strong cross-functional communication skills.
Strongly preferred Bilingual EnglishSpanish.
