Produce Procurement Specialist

H Mart•Upper Marlboro, MD

25d

About The Position

H Mart is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Produce Procurement Specialist to source high-quality produce at competitive prices, manage inventory, and ensure seamless product delivery. The role works with suppliers, warehouse employees, and internal teams to support efficient purchasing operations. It also includes managing produce inventory in refrigerated storage, analyzing purchasing and sales data, performing administrative work for the Produce department, and visiting stores to assess produce quality and sales status.

Requirements

At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with produce suppliers.
Ability to work constantly in low-temperature conditions under 38 ℉.
Ability to occasionally move produce boxes weighing up to 50 pounds while checking item quantity and quality.
Ability to operate a computer and office productivity equipment such as a copy machine and computer printer.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
Bilingual in Korean and English preferred.

Responsibilities

Create purchase orders and sales orders, and follow up until products are successfully received.
Source produce at the lowest possible price while maintaining high quality standards.
Check the quality and quantity of incoming products.
Work with warehouse employees and suppliers to resolve delivery problems, back-orders, and product returns.
Manage produce inventories in refrigerated storage.
Assist with completing new item forms and sales templates for seasonal and special projects.
Analyze purchase and sales data.
Perform administrative work for the Produce department.
Visit stores to assess produce quality and sales status.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), per company policy.
401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% match, per company policy.
Life insurance and AD&D insurance, per company policy.
Business Travel Accident (BTA) insurance.
Company-provided lunch.
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, per company policy.
Celebration and condolence benefits, per company policy.
5% employee discount program.
Holiday gift certificates, per company policy.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), per company policy.
Dependent Child Care Spending Account (DCFSA), per company policy.
Health Savings Account (HSA), per company policy.