Are you a market-savvy procurement professional who thrives in the high-energy environment of the food industry? We are looking for a strategic and high-energy Category Buyer to join our client's team. This is a high-impact role within a major organization where your market intuition directly affects the dinner tables of thousands. We are looking for a professional who understands the scale of a large company operation and possesses the specific "produce DNA" required to navigate the fast-moving world of perishables.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Market Analysis

• Commodity Buying: Execute daily high-volume buying across a diverse portfolio of fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor global and local trends, seasonality, and supply conditions to ensure competitive and timely purchasing.
• Data Integrity: Maintain precise product descriptions, real-time pricing, and category specifications within internal procurement systems.

Operational Excellence

• Sales & Supply Synergy: Partner closely with the sales team to anticipate customer needs and ensure 100% product availability.
• Inventory Optimization: Collaborate with the broader procurement team to balance stock levels, minimizing shrink while maximizing freshness.
• Quality Assurance: Rigorously ensure that all incoming products meet the high-quality standards and specifications expected by a large-scale distributor.

Relationship & Negotiation

• Vendor Management: Build and leverage strong relationships with world-class growers and vendors.
• Negotiation: Expertly negotiate pricing and terms to drive value without compromising on quality or ethical standards.

Mandatory Qualifications

To be successful in this high-stakes environment, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Industry Expertise: A minimum of 3–4 years of direct Produce Buying experience is required. You must have a deep understanding of produce categories, shelf-life management, and market dynamics.
• Large Company Background: Proven experience working within a large-scale organization. You understand the complexities, volume requirements, and professional standards of a major corporate entity.
• Environment: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, time-sensitive setting.
• Skills: Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, coupled with a high degree of accuracy in data entry and inventory software.

Why Join This Team?

This is more than just a buying role; it is an invitation to join a powerhouse in the Canadian produce industry. You will have the resources of a large company at your back and the autonomy to make critical buying decisions that move the needle.

If you have the 3–4 years of specialized produce experience we are looking for and are ready to take the next step in your career with a market leader, we want to hear from you.

Ready to own the category? Apply today with your resume highlighting your specific produce procurement experience.