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Buyer - Retail

Capitol City Produce
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Baton Rouge, LA 70825, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Capitol City Produce is seeking a high-energy Buyer for their Retail/Foodservice team, focusing on fresh produce procurement.
  • The ideal candidate should have 1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience in food, retail, or foodservice.
  • Key responsibilities include purchasing fresh produce, building relationships with customers and suppliers, and managing purchase orders.
  • Strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.
  • Salary information is not specified, but applicants are encouraged to apply and grow with the company.

When you work for Capitol City Produce, you discover we are all about people. Whether you are a team member or a customer, we have a singular focus: improving your experience. We gain our energy from creating “Wow!” experiences. So join our team and let us “Wow” you!

Buyer(Retail/Foodservice)

Do you love a fast-paced environment, solving problems on the fly, and making sure customers get the freshest produce possible? 
Capitol City Produce is looking for a high-energy Buyer, Retail/Foodservice to join our Procurement team!

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a perishable, ever-changing market and loves building strong relationships with growers, suppliers, and customers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As our Buyer, you’ll help keep our retail grocery and foodservice customers stocked and satisfied by:

  • Purchasing and replenishing fresh produce items while keeping high fill rates and minimizing waste
  • Building strong relationships with customers for promotions and product planning
  • Partnering with growers and suppliers to negotiate pricing, programs, and terms
  • Monitoring seasonality, quality conditions, and market trends
  • Creating and managing accurate purchase orders (POs) and resolving discrepancies
  • Collaborating across Sales, Marketing, and Operations to keep everything running smoothly

What We’re Looking For:

  • 1–3 years of purchasing/procurement experience (preferred) in food/produce, retail, or foodservice
  • Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail
  • Great communication and teamwork skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with quick deadlines
  • Organized, motivated, and ready to take ownership
  • Experience with business software (Google Suite preferred)

Why Capitol City Produce?

Because we’re not just moving produce—we’re delivering freshness every day. 
You’ll be part of a team that works hard, supports one another, and keeps things fun while getting it DONE!

Apply today and come grow with us!

Capitol City Produce is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. 




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