Purchasing Agent – Fresh Produce

Are you an experienced purchasing professional ready for your next career opportunity?

We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven Purchasing Agent to join a growing fresh produce company in Sunrise, FL! This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in produce purchasing, supplier negotiations, and inventory management.

Location: Sunrise, FL 33326

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM (Weekend flexibility may be required)

Salary: $55,000–$60,000 annually (Based on Experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Language Requirement: MUST BE FLUENTLY BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH – MANDATORY.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and sourcing of fresh produce based on demand and inventory levels.

• Negotiate pricing and maintain relationships with growers, importers, exporters, and suppliers.

• Monitor inventory, product quality, seasonality, and market pricing.

• Prepare purchase orders and coordinate incoming shipments.

• Analyze purchasing costs, minimize waste, and improve profitability.

• Collaborate with Sales, Logistics, Quality Control, and Management.

Requirements

• Fluent English and Spanish (written and spoken) – MANDATORY.

• 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in fresh produce or highly perishable foods – REQUIRED.

• Minimum 2 years of procurement management or comparable purchasing responsibility – REQUIRED.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field (equivalent relevant experience may be considered).

• Strong supplier negotiation, inventory management, and cost-control skills.

• Advanced Excel and experience with ERP or purchasing software.

• Knowledge of FIFO, demand forecasting, produce seasonality, and landed costs.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience with tropical produce, international sourcing, or Produce Pro is a plus.