Buyer

Loffredo Fresh Foods • Norwalk, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Due to growth, we are looking for a Buyer to join the Produce Innovations/Loffredo Fresh Foods team based out of our Norwalk food processing plant. Produce Innovations is a leader in fresh-cut produce processing, specializing in the preparation and packaging of fresh-cut, all-natural snacks. We believe that our employees are the key to a successful future. We are committed to attracting a team that is passionate, innovative, and dedicated to meeting our customers’ needs.

The Buyer supports our purchasing operations at our fresh-cut produce facility. This role plays a critical part in ensuring we have the right raw materials, packaging, and supplies on hand to meet production demands while maintaining quality, cost efficiency, and vendor relationships. The Buyer will work closely with operations, production planning, and suppliers to help keep our fast-paced food manufacturing environment running smoothly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 2 – 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience (food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
• Experience generating reports and maintaining data accuracy
• Support business growth initiatives while optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support scalable expansion
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; team-oriented and customer-focused
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and levels of the organization
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in purchasing raw materials, packaging, and operational supplies
• Monitor inventory levels to help prevent shortages or overstock
• Create, track, and manage purchase orders accurately and efficiently
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and vendor deliveries
• Collaborate with internal teams including operations and production to forecast needs
• Support analysis of market pricing and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Create and maintain vendor and SKU master data
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned
• Resolve purchase order non-conformities and quality claims by investigating root causes, documenting corrective actions, and ensuring timely resolution to maintain customer satisfaction and compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, available the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Participation on yearly bonus program
• 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
• Paid time off & Paid holidays
• Bi-Weekly Pay or the option to enroll in Daily Pay for immediate access to earned wages
• Regular and constructive performance feedback
• Healthy, fresh produce you can take home to your family through our generous employee purchase programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees