Produce Buyer (Miami)

A well-established Produce Importer/Distributor is searching for a Produce Buyer to join their team in Miami. The Produce Buyer is responsible for executing all buying activities to ensure consistent product availability, correct pricing, and efficient inventory flow. This role converts sourcing strategy into daily purchase decisions, aligned with sales demand, margin targets, and operational constraints.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Place purchase orders based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and program commitments
• Confirm pricing, volumes, and shipment details with suppliers before each shipment
• Ensure all purchases follow sourcing agreements and approved supplier list
• Adjust orders in real time based on changes in demand, quality, or supply conditions
• Monitor daily inventory, aging, and rotation by product
• Align inbound shipments with sales orders and warehouse capacity
• Prevent overstock, shortages, and unnecessary shrink
• Coordinate with operations on product readiness and handling requirements
• Maintain daily communication with approved suppliers on orders, shipments, and issues
• Track supplier performance on fill rate, quality, and reliability
• Coordinate with logistics team on shipment schedules, arrivals, and documentation
• Verify purchase prices against agreements and market conditions
• Review and approve supplier invoices for accuracy
• Work with accounting to resolve discrepancies, claims, and short payments
• Support CFO with cost visibility, accruals, and cash flow planning related to purchases

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5 to 10 years of experience in produce purchasing or supply chain
• Strong understanding of perishable inventory management
• Experience with import programs and domestic sourcing
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple SKUs and shipments
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Famous Software experience.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Salary: 85-115K, Medical Benefits, 401K