Associate Buyer

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to procurement staff
• Confirm purchase orders and ensure receiving accuracy and on-time deliveries
• Perform daily inventory adjustments and pull key department reports
• Communicate potential inventory issues, prorates, and cost changes to management
• Support logistical procedures and work with vendors to resolve freight or quality issues
• Manage vendor accounts, including onboarding and performance monitoring
• Maintain food safety standards and notify management of any compromises
• Manage costs according to program stipulations and contract pricing
• Achieve KPIs related to fill rate, variance management, and PO accuracy

Requirements

• High School diploma preferred
• Computer competency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• 10 Key proficiency
• Strong math and writing skills for calculating product costs and margins
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Effective interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous purchasing experience
• Knowledge of Power Enterprise

About the Company

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company and the largest of its kind on the West Coast. We focus on quality, people, and community through a dedicated supply chain and food-passionate team.