Job Title:  Apple Buyer (Procurement)
Dept:  Purchasing

Basic Objective:  

Participates in the apple procurement program and works to provide the required amount and mix of apples to satisfy manufacturing requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains grower contacts through door-to-door solicitation, telephone, direct mail and industry contacts.
• Working with manufacturing objectives, helps to coordinate the distribution of purchases by area and grower.
• Coordinates scheduling to ensure efficient delivery flow and reduce age of inventory.
• Participates in growers negotiations concerning changes of classifications.
• Works with Plant Management to coordinate fruit purchases and shipping schedules with production requirements.
• Develops and maintains an effective organization through selection, training, leadership, motivation and coaching.

Organizational Relationship:

This position reports to the Purchasing Manager.

Position Specifications:

This position requires at least two years of college or equivalent and at least 7 years of responsible experience in the apple industry.  Must have good communication and presentation skills.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Support SQF requirements by maintaining food safety plan and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and Kosher product requirements.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action and or Food Defense issues to the Food Safety and Quality Department.