A well-established wholesale produce distributor located in the Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market in the Bronx, New York is seeking an experienced Organic Produce Buyer to lead sourcing and purchasing within its growing organic program.
The organization is a long-standing, family-owned produce wholesaler operating in one of the largest fresh produce distribution hubs in the United States. The Hunts Point market supplies produce to retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice operators throughout the Northeast and serves millions of consumers across the region.
This role is responsible for executing organic procurement from grower to customer, managing allocations during tight markets, coordinating retail promotions, and partnering closely with sales, quality control, and logistics teams.
The ideal candidate brings strong organic produce sourcing experience, thrives in fast-moving terminal market environments, and can balance pricing, quality, and customer commitments in real time.
We offer competitive salary starting at $250,000-$300,000, relocation expenses covered for the right candidate, gas card, and E-ZPass.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Sourcing
- Purchase organic produce across assigned commodities to meet daily sales demand
- Maintain and grow relationships with organic growers, shippers, and suppliers
- Negotiate pricing, programs, and spot buys with profitability and risk management in mind
- Monitor seasonal availability, market conditions, and supply disruptions
Allocation & Retail Account Management
- Manage product allocations across key retail accounts during short markets
- Communicate directly with retail buyers regarding availability, substitutions, and supply changes
- Balance customer commitments against inventory, arrivals, and quality conditions
- Ensure allocation decisions align with company priorities and margins
Ad Planning & Promotion Coordination
- Coordinate retail ads and promotional programs with key accounts
- Forecast volume tied to retail promotions
- Secure supply and pricing to support promotional activity
- Proactively communicate risks or supply changes affecting ad programs
Inventory, Quality & Systems
- Manage inventory levels to avoid shortages, overstocks, and shrink
- Walk coolers regularly to evaluate quality, condition, and aging product
- Partner with Quality Control on arrivals, claims, and supplier accountability
- Utilize ERP systems for purchasing, inventory management, and reporting
Sales & Internal Coordination
- Work closely with Sales to align purchasing strategies and allocation decisions
- Provide timely market insights on pricing, availability, and supply trends
- Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure efficient product flow
Financial Accountability
- Own profitability and performance for assigned organic categories
- Track costs, margins, turns, and shrink
- Identify opportunities to improve margin and inventory efficiency
Work Environment
- In-office role located at Hunts Point Market in the Bronx, NY
- Minimum 4 days per week on site
- Schedule aligned with produce market hours, including early mornings and market-driven timing
Terminal markets operate in a fast-paced, high-volume trading environment where buyers must make quick decisions based on market conditions, arrivals, and customer demand.
Required Experience
- 3+ years of organic produce buying experience
- Experience purchasing produce in wholesale or terminal market environments
- Proven experience managing allocation and retail customer communication
- Experience coordinating retail ads and promotional programs
- Strong understanding of organic supply chains and certification standards
- Strong negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills
- Proficiency with Excel and Outlook
Preferred Background
- Experience working in a terminal produce market environment
- Established relationships with organic growers and shippers
- Retail program experience (ads, promotions, allocation planning)
- Experience using produce ERP systems
