Produce Buyer R&R Verduras LTD Stafford, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications Bilingual Financial forecasting Spanish Cash flow analysis Buyer experience English Purchasing agent experience Inventory manager experience Procurement specialist experience

Full Job Description Job Objective:

Plan, coordinate, and execute the acquisition of products (fruits, vegetables, and other supplies) necessary for the company's operations, ensuring quality, competitive pricing, and timely availability based on demand and inventory turnover. This position is responsible for guaranteeing the continuous supply of fresh, high-quality products at the best prices and under optimal conditions. The Buyer must establish strong relationships with suppliers/vendors, negotiate contracts, and supervise the quality of purchased goods.

Main Responsibilities:

• Search, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery times.
• Prepare and place purchase orders based on purchasing programs and suggested buying needs.
• Follow up on the logistics of goods in transit (local and out-of-town purchases) according to the weekly purchasing schedule.
• Keep the vendors and purchasing records up to date.
• Coordinate with the inventory department to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings or process improvements in purchasing.
• Maintain positive business relationships with key suppliers.
• Verify weekly purchasing programs.
• Communicate daily with suppliers to confirm shipments that have departed or are scheduled to depart, coordinating necessary actions with logistics and receiving.
• Prepare purchase orders and load schedules in advance, including corresponding adjustments, ensuring that merchandise is received according to established conditions (volume, quality, delivery date, and price).
• Integrate supporting documents: product invoices, BOL (Bill of Lading), and any related expenses.
• Monitor market prices daily and provide feedback to the sales department.
• Verify daily price-quality ratios with suppliers.
• Conduct regular inspections of received products to ensure fresh and optimal conditions.
• Analyze sales, turnover, and inventory indicators to improve profitability.

I agree with the points mentioned above and commit to fulfilling each of them. Operational and Purchasing Management KPIs Product Availability (%) Measures how often products are available at the point of sale.

Formula:

(Days with product availability / Total days) × 100 Supplier Order Fulfillment Rate (%) Evaluates whether suppliers deliver orders as requested, on time and in full.

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(Orders delivered correctly / Total orders) × 100 Inventory Turnover Indicates how many times inventory is sold and replenished during a period.

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Cost of Goods Sold / Average Inventory Shrinkage or Loss Due to Deterioration (%) Controls the percentage of fruits and vegetables lost due to damage or expiration.

Formula:

(Pounds lost / Pounds purchased) × 100 Average Delivery Time Measures supplier logistics efficiency.

Formula:

Sum of delivery times / Number of deliveries Economic and Profitability KPIs Gross Margin by Category Evaluates the profitability of each type of fruit or vegetable.

Formula:

(Selling price - Purchase cost) / Selling price × 100 Average Cost per pound Helps control the unit cost of products. Savings from Negotiation (%) Measures cost reductions achieved through supplier negotiations. Quality and Satisfaction KPIs Product Quality Index Based on visual inspections, freshness, size, and other quality standards. Customer Satisfaction (Internal or External) Can be measured through surveys or product returns.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off

Language:

Spanish, English (Required)

Work Location:

In person