Regional Produce Purchasing Supervisor

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The National Produce Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for the execution of the Fresh Produce Category strategy within their assigned region. They lead a team of Divisional Produce Buyers, overseeing day-to-day replenishment, vendor management and regional inventory health. Responsible for ensuring cost competitiveness and driving profitable growth within their region. This role acts as the bridge between national strategy and local execution, ensuring regional divisions achieve KPIs related to category growth objectives (sales dollars, cases, margin, brand and product mix targets), fill rate, liquidation, market relevance and cost competitiveness by leveraging a defined mix of sourcing solutions (including Markon, Specialty Companies, and local/regional partners).

The Regional Produce supervisor develops regional sourcing plans, fosters relationships with local/regional suppliers and provides support to Produce specialists to drive market relevance and competitive pricing. To achieve this, decisions need to be informed by knowledge of current trends, internal and external category data, and feedback from engaged relationships with GFS Stakeholders. Collaborates with internal stakeholders (NA Category Team, Merchandising, Revenue Management, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Capstone and Operations) to execute the strategy and ensure all KPIs are met.

• The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000 plus a 15% bonus potential.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• FULL flex benefits program
• Company matching RRSP
• Family culture
• Advancement opportunities
• Profit Sharing
• 129 year, family owned and operated company history

The successful candidate should be able to commute to the Delta DC at least 4 days a week.

• Responsible for achieving Key Performance Indicators( KPI)
• Team Leadership:
  Leads, develops, and manages a team of Divisional Buyers, overseeing performance appraisals and day-to-day workload delegation.
• Regional Sourcing:
  Executes seasonal and regional sourcing plans, identifying local sourcing opportunities for direct or fill-in purchasing to complement the national portfolio.
• Inventory & Service Levels:
  Governs regional buying parameters to ensure high service levels (in-stock %) while minimizing spoilage, liquidation, and right-sizing inventory across regional distribution centers and aligns with Regional Supply Chain Managers.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partners with Divisional Supply chain, Regional Sales, Marketing, Merchandising and Warehouse Operations (DOWs, QA, IC) to ensure proper product flow and quality standards that meet customer expectations.
• Market Awareness:
  Maintains real-time awareness of regional market conditions, including weather and seasonality, to proactively adjust sourcing and minimize product loss.
• Operational Excellence:
  Directs the resolution of quality or service problems with regional suppliers and ensures compliance with enterprise procurement and finance philosophies.
• Ensures strict alignment with, and supports, enterprise procurement and finance philosophies while consistently achieving divisional business objectives.
• Leads strategic collaboration with Marketing, Merchandising, Revenue Management, Inventory Teams, Sales, Supply Chain and key customers to proactively plan future events, determine product trends and validate new product requirements and opportunities within the region.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Produce Expertise:
  Extensive produce procurement experience and product knowledge, including regional terminal buying and source-region dynamics.
• Leadership:
  Proven ability to lead and develop teams and manage by influence across regional departments.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in data analytics (SAP, AR, Microstrategy) to interpret regional pricing,…