Fruit and vegetable buyer

· Manage fruit and vegetable purchasing, ensuring product availability based on company needs and seasonality;

· Select, qualify, and develop relationships with suppliers, monitoring their reliability and performance;

· Evaluate the agronomic, commodity and qualitative characteristics of the products;

· Negotiate prices, commercial conditions, and supply contracts, seeking the best balance between quality and competitiveness;

· Verify product compliance with technical specifications, company standards, and current food safety and traceability regulations;

· Monitor purchasing results through cost, quality, and supplier performance indicators, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Essentials/Must have

• Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, Food Sciences and Technologies with a focus or curriculum in agriculture;

• Knowledge of fruit and vegetable production, the main varieties, the agronomic and commercial characteristics of the products and the related seasonal dynamics;

• Ability to analyze, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships, combined with a results-oriented approach and a commercial aptitude.

• 3-5 years experience in the same role.

Preferential/Nice to have

• Previous experience, even brief, in fruit and vegetable purchasing roles gained in large-scale retail trade companies;

• Good command of IT tools and company management systems (ERP);

• Availability to visit producers, farms and suppliers;

• Knowledge of the English language;

• Negotiation and interpersonal skills, flexibility, adaptability, analytical and decision-making skills, proactivity, initiative, and problem-solving skills complete the profile.

Meal vouchers, smart working

National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Commerce, permanent contract, variable compensation.

The indicative salary range is €45-55,000 and may vary depending on the actual seniority.

A structured company operating in the large-scale retail trade (GDO) sector, specializing in the marketing and distribution of food products, with a focus on quality, competitiveness, and customer satisfaction.

Ref. SP40516

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