Produce Procurement Lead

D. Otani Produce, Inc.; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

D. Otani Produce, Inc. is seeking a full-time Produce Buyer in Honolulu to source, negotiate, purchase, and price produce and related products to meet company margins and quality standards.

You will manage supplier relationships, monitor market trends, oversee procurement processes, and collaborate with operations, warehouse, and sales teams to maintain optimal inventory and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level education preferred or above in Business, Supply Chain, Agriculture, or related field.
• Experience in procurement or produce sourcing preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management experience.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, and pricing produce to meet margins and operational needs.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor market trends to ensure timely procurement.
• Maintain inventory levels and collaborate with operations, warehouse, and sales teams to ensure product quality.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

POS system

Job description

D. Otani Produce, Inc. is seeking a full-time Produce Buyer in Honolulu to source, negotiate, purchase, and price produce and related products to meet company margins and quality standards.

You will manage supplier relationships, monitor market trends, oversee procurement processes, and collaborate with operations, warehouse, and sales teams to maintain optimal inventory and product quality.