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WESTBORN MARKET
Produce Buyer- 9/9/26
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A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$62,502 / year median in Michigan
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Produce Buyer- 9/9/26 WESTBORN
MARKET - 3.0
Berkley, MI Job Details 22 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Employee discount Paid sick time Qualifications Vendor relationship building Team training Team motivation (leadership skill) Full Job Description Westborn Market |Produce Buyer Job Title:
Produce Buyer Department:
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Non-Exempt Reports to:Director of Operations About Us:
Westborn Market started small in 1963, stocking only the best fruit and vegetables. Over the years we've expanded our aisles and locations to better take care of the community. As we grew, so did our family! We're now a third-generation owned and operated business with four unique locations across Metro Detroit. Our goal is to continue to build on our success. We value quality goods, superior service, and team member relationships. We regard our customers as friends and respect our team members as family. We hope you join us! Job Description In this position you will be responsible for working with the produce department managers along with all corresponding produce employees. As a buyer for these departments, you will be expected to collaborate with all locations, and ensuring purchased items are delivered and merchandised in stores as instructed. Employee Benefits 20% employee discount active on your first day of employment Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-Term Disability insurance for eligible team members 401k Retirement Plan for eligible team members Paid vacation for full-time team members who have completed one year of service with Westborn Market Paid Sick Leave for eligible team members Team lunches Check out a few of our Market Legends and hear their stories!https:
//westbornmarket.com/market-legends Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Responsible for purchase of produce at Detroit Produce Terminal and Eastern Market (seasonal) while staying in budget and assessing proper inventories for all locations. Develop and execute retail pricing and purchasing strategies for each store. Establish and maintain relationships with farmers and distributors to secure reliable and cost-effective produce supply. Evaluate produce for quality standards set by Westborn Market. Awareness of industry market trends, and how to adjust purchasing in response. Ability to recognize and react to breaks in the supply chain.Ie:
weather, poor crops, recalls, etc. Participate in the resets, remodels and new store openings (training of new teams, department design, design resets, fixtures). Ability to work a schedule with an early morning start time. Some schedule flexibility desired as business needs change during certain times of the year. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Advanced communication skills via email, verbal, and written. Advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to improve performance through motivation, training and setting clear expectations, and follow through. Ability to travel to all Westborn Market locations to ensure stability and optimum performance of their departments. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing, and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Reviewed with employee bySignature:
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_____________________ The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings