Produce Procurement Pro: Inventory, Sourcing & Negotiation

H--mart; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan (5% Matching)

Paid time off (PTO)

In-store discount

Job summary

H Mart is seeking a detail-oriented Produce Procurement Associate to join our Lincolnshire, IL team. You will source high-quality produce, manage inventory in refrigerated storage, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries and cost-effective purchasing.

You will create and track purchase orders, analyze purchasing data, and support seasonal projects while working closely with warehouse staff to resolve delivery issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Agriculture Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a purchase order and a sales order, and follow up until the product is received.
• Source at the lowest possible price while maintaining high quality.
• Check quality and quantity of incoming products.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff and suppliers on delivery problems and returns.
• Manage produce inventories in refrigerated storage.
• Assist with new item forms and seasonal/special projects.
• Analyze purchases and sales data.
• Perform administrative tasks for the Produce department.
• Visit stores for quality assurance and sales status of produce.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Bilingual Korean/English

1 year experience

Produce procurement

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Business/Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

H Mart is seeking a detail-oriented Produce Procurement Associate to join our Lincolnshire, IL team. You will source high-quality produce, manage inventory in refrigerated storage, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries and cost-effective purchasing.

You will create and track purchase orders, analyze purchasing data, and support seasonal projects while working closely with warehouse staff to resolve delivery issues.