Strategic Produce Buyer — Weekly Pay & Benefits

Ole Tyme Produce Inc; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Pay On‑Demand Service

Company‑Paid Life Insurance

Employee product pricing

Job summary

Ole Tyme Produce Inc. is seeking a procurement buyer in Saint Charles, MO to manage the end-to-end sourcing of produce and non-food items.

You will forecast needs, negotiate with growers and shippers, and coordinate with logistics to ensure timely deliveries and accurate landed costs. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in wholesale produce procurement, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with USDA standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in wholesale produce procurement.
• Ability to project inventory levels based on customer demand and seasonal patterns.
• Familiarity with group contracting processes.
• Knowledge of FOB and delivered purchasing methods.
• Ability to negotiate and manage vendor costs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Procure products based on forecasts and projections.
• Purchase products per USDA standards and customer specs.
• Coordinate with customer service and dispatch for timely deliveries of special orders.
• Ensure accurate landed costs and align with customer pricing.
• Arrange transportation for FOB purchases.
• Resolve shipping issues with shippers.
• Manage contract terms and price agreements.
• Address loading process issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Generate and distribute receiving docs to ensure proper unloading.
• Conduct physical and electronic inventory counts for procurement.

Skills

Wholesale Produce

Vendor negotiation

Inventory forecasting

USDA standards

Freight planning

Tools

Distribution software

Job description

Ole Tyme Produce Inc. is seeking a procurement buyer in Saint Charles, MO to manage the end-to-end sourcing of produce and non-food items.

You will forecast needs, negotiate with growers and shippers, and coordinate with logistics to ensure timely deliveries and accurate landed costs. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in wholesale produce procurement, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with USDA standards.