Fresh Produce Purchasing Manager

Shape produce quality at Food World Plus through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and product knowledge. Lead a customer-focused department serving multi-ethnic grocery shoppers.As an experienced Produce Manager, you will secure optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms for department requirements. You will also oversee inventory, in-stock levels, pricing, merchandising, labor, and freshness standards. Your leadership supports authentic products and responsible sourcing while strengthening customer loyalty through knowledgeable service.Key Responsibilities:
Evaluate produce requirements and negotiate supplier termsMaintain accurate inventory, pricing, and in-stock positionsRespond to customer questions about merchandise and pricesKeep displays stocked, faced, fresh, and properly taggedRecord merchandise use, refunds, voids, and bad productRequirements:
Five years in produce within large-format retail foodThree years managing a produce departmentDetailed knowledge of produce families, varieties, and product differencesExceptional customer service and relationship-building abilitiesPost-secondary education or merchandising experience is an assetUse produce expertise, negotiation ability, and customer insight to strengthen Food World Plus’s fresh department.
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