Company description

An organic produce distributor with 50 years experience, Veritable Vegetable purchases, transports and supplies the highest quality organic fruits and vegetables on the market. We actively improve the sustainable food system by supporting organic farmers, increasing access to fresh produce, strengthening communities and cultivating a fair and dynamic workplace. What makes us unique is our commitment to running the business based on values rather than the bottom line. We believe in using the power of business to solve social and environmental challenges and have been certified as a B Corporation. Our company culture stresses high integrity relationships, quality produce, minimal environmental impact and active involvement in the community. Learn more about us at: http://www.veritablevegetable.com/

Job description

We’re mission driven. We are passionate about the environment, sustainable food systems, and social justice.

If this resonates with you, VV is the right place for you. We are looking for motivated, curious, creative people who share our enthusiasm for making the world a better place.

The Purchaser maximizes business opportunities for VV and ensures the selection, pricing and promotion of organic produce to meet VV goals for availability, sales, margin and quality.  The position maintains excellent relations with vendors/farmers and participates in advocacy for sustainable food systems.

 ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:  Reports to Purchasing Manager.  Close working relationship with Sales department, Trucking Managers, Marketing Manager and Inventory Control team. 

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and maintain a supplier base that aligns with current customer needs and future opportunities
• Maintain, grow and strengthen relationships with organic vendors, obtain information about product availability, place orders, establish prices and resolve quality issues
• Represent our company as the grower’s distributor of choice
• Communicate our company values to staff, our community and all outside contacts
   

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of experience in the Produce Industry, preferably in organic produce 
• Knowledge of organic produce varieties, organic growing practices, quality standards and seasonality
• Outstanding relationship building skills; ability to manage strong vendor relationships 
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving capabilities
• Proficient in MS Office suite software applications and utilizing databases
• Knowledge of logistics and ability to work closely with our Transportation Department
• Self-motivated, highly organized team player
• Effective time management skills
• An entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit.
   

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Strong writing skills; experience with marketing communications (i.e., writing blogs)
• Strong technical skills; ability to analyze and suggest improvements to database applications
• Field training experience with growers (e.g. crop planning, production planning)
• Knowledge and/or experience in food safety compliance. 

Schedule:        20-40% remote work, depending on business needs.

 Salary Range: $72,000 - $85,000 / annually, depending on experience

 Apply Online:  Visit https://veritablevegetable.com/careers/

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $72,000.00 - $85,000.00

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