Junior Buyer

We are looking for a bright, mission-oriented individual to join the growing Product team in our New York office as a Buyer. You’ll be adding your own passion and expertise to a team with an unparalleled knowledge of fruits, vegetables, and specialty produce - united in its commitment to building a new supply chain.

You will take on a fundamental role in the purchasing process, ensuring its ongoing efficiency and success. Thinking outside the box, you will improve availability, and read deep into our live data to increase variety and consistency across the range.

Willing to create solutions and always looking to go beyond what you already know. Most importantly, you’ll be driven by a genuine commitment to changing the way food is being farmed & supplied. Your hours of work will be from 7:30am till 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchases of staple products by sourcing from vendors at the Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market and other sources, regularly driving a box truck up to 16ft.
• Evaluate and implement solutions to improve the flow of products to our hub, including issues caused by inbound transportation, internal schedules, and vendor availability.
• Ensure that the correct stock pars are maintained based on sales data and projections.
• Maintaining and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
• Report on KPIs using company metrics.
• Work with the seasons, properly communicating with internal and external stakeholders as products come in and out of season.
• Pick up products, as needed, from airports, farms and other locations in the metro area.
• Responsible for developing/executing safety stock strategies to enable efficient inventory levels while supporting sale targets with the highest fill rate possible.
• Develop and present action plans to mitigate future risk to availability or supply chains.
• Provide support for reconciliation of invoice discrepancies.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and monitor supplier performance.

ABOUT YOU

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to drive trucks up to 16ft.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Minimum combined of 2 years’ experience in any of these areas: Supply Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement, Buying, Demand Planning, Logistics, and/or Materials Management.
• Previous experience managing produce and perishable categories for a growing business operation; knowledge of seasonality is a must.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets is required.
• Keen attention to detail and excellent communication & planning skills.
• Ability to hit the ground running - you will enjoy working autonomously as well as part of a tight-knit team.
• Able to professionally communicate clearly: verbally and written.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, and time/process management skills preferred.
• Exceptional project management skills: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering results on time and within budget.
• Organized & efficient: Excel at prioritizing tasks, managing time effectively, and ensuring projects stay on track.
• Team oriented: Prioritize the success of the team above individual recognition, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• A passion for bettering the food system.

PERKS

• Competitive wages, healthcare, dental, vision, excellent training and the opportunity to progress your career.
• Staff discount on all fruit & vegetables, dairy, and charcuterie in our warehouse.

Salary: 65 to 75K depending on experience

Our vision for a better food system is built on real human relationships and a diversity of experience, perspective and ideas. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

Email us your CV and tell us why you want to join the team.