Purchasing Agent – Fresh Produce

5th HQ; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

5th HQ is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent for fresh produce in Sunrise, FL. You will manage sourcing, negotiate with growers and suppliers, and monitor inventory and pricing to support profitability.

Requires 3–5 years in fresh produce purchasing, bilingual English/Spanish, a business or logistics degree, strong Excel and ERP skills, and knowledge of FIFO and landed costs.

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Sunrise with standard hours and occasional weekend flexibility.

Qualifications

• Fluent English and Spanish (written and spoken) required.
• 3–5 years purchasing/procurement experience in fresh produce or perishable foods.
• Minimum 2 years procurement management or equivalent responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics.
• Strong supplier negotiation, inventory control, and cost-management skills.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/purchasing software familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and sourcing of fresh produce based on demand and inventory levels.
• Negotiate pricing and maintain relationships with growers, importers, exporters, and suppliers.
• Monitor inventory, product quality, seasonality, and market pricing.
• Prepare purchase orders and coordinate incoming shipments.
• Analyze purchasing costs, minimize waste, and improve profitability.
• Collaborate with Sales, Logistics, Quality Control, and Management.

Skills

Bilingual English & Spanish

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Inventory management

Advanced Excel

ERP experience

ProducePro familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Produce Pro

Job description

Purchasing Agent – Fresh Produce

Are you an experienced purchasing professional ready for your next career opportunity?

We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven Purchasing Agent to join a growing fresh produce company in Sunrise, FL! This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in produce purchasing, supplier negotiations, and inventory management.

Location: Sunrise, FL 33326

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM (Weekend flexibility may be required)

Salary: $55,000–$60,000 annually (Based on Experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Language Requirement: MUST BE FLUENTLY BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH – MANDATORY.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and sourcing of fresh produce based on demand and inventory levels.

• Negotiate pricing and maintain relationships with growers, importers, exporters, and suppliers.

• Monitor inventory, product quality, seasonality, and market pricing.

• Prepare purchase orders and coordinate incoming shipments.

• Analyze purchasing costs, minimize waste, and improve profitability.

• Collaborate with Sales, Logistics, Quality Control, and Management.

Requirements

• Fluent English and Spanish (written and spoken) – MANDATORY.

• 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in fresh produce or highly perishable foods – REQUIRED.

• Minimum 2 years of procurement management or comparable purchasing responsibility – REQUIRED.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field (equivalent relevant experience may be considered).

• Strong supplier negotiation, inventory management, and cost-control skills.

• Advanced Excel and experience with ERP or purchasing software.

• Knowledge of FIFO, demand forecasting, produce seasonality, and landed costs.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience with tropical produce, international sourcing, or Produce Pro is a plus.