Fresh Produce Procurement Specialist

Greenberg Fruit Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Weekly Paid

Job summary

Greenberg Fruit Company is seeking a Purchasing Lead to manage all fresh produce sourcing across the Omaha-area operations. You will review orders, forecast demand, and develop strategies to ensure reliable supply at competitive costs.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in purchasing or procurement within produce, with ERP experience and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a path to influence gross margin and inventory performance.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, buying, or procurement in a distribution, wholesalers, produce suppliers, growers, shippers or food service environment.
• Experience with inventory replenishment, demand planning, or supply chain operations.
• Experience with fresh-cut produce operations, produce repacking, analyzing purchasing profitability.
• Working knowledge of vendor management processes including vendor setup, documentation, and rebate administration.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing workflows.
• Solid understanding of margins, cost structures, and inventory productivity metrics.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily purchasing of all fresh produce for Greenberg Fruit.
• Review customer orders, inventory, production requirements, and upcoming demand to determine purchasing needs.
• Monitor daily produce markets, availability, seasonality, weather, and supply conditions.
• Purchase from growers, shippers, wholesalers, brokers, and other suppliers while maintaining competitive costs and reliable supply.
• Make informed decisions on daily, forward, and opportunistic purchases while managing the risk of overbuying.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Produce Pro

Excel

CRM

Job description

Greenberg Fruit Company is seeking a Purchasing Lead to manage all fresh produce sourcing across the Omaha-area operations. You will review orders, forecast demand, and develop strategies to ensure reliable supply at competitive costs.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in purchasing or procurement within produce, with ERP experience and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a path to influence gross margin and inventory performance.