Company description

Natoora is committed to revolutionizing the supply of fresh produce and actively shaping the future of food for the better. We have spent over fifteen years connecting capital cities with flavors that would otherwise be lost forever. Delivering truly seasonal produce to over 1,500 restaurants in London, New York, Paris, and Copenhagen we count amongst our customers some of the world’s finest chefs. We also actively seek to re-educate the way people think about and consume fruits & vegetables.

Our goal is to create a more meaningful and responsible food system that preserves seed varieties, growing techniques and traditions that are threatened by modern industrial farming and supermarket culture.

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a bright, mission-oriented individual to join the growing Product team in our New York office as a Senior Buyer. You’ll be adding your own passion and expertise to a team with an unparalleled knowledge of fruits, vegetables, and specialty produce - united in its commitment to building a new supply chain.

Collectively, we have spent over fifteen years building our own supply chain, uniting over 600 growers and producers across Europe & the US. You will take on a fundamental role in that sourcing and purchasing process, ensuring its ongoing efficiency and success. Thinking outside the box, you will reduce non-conformities and read deep into our live data to increase availability across the range.

You’ll be an excellent communicator, bringing a dynamic energy to our tight knit team. You’ll be confident in juggling several projects at once and thrive when no two days are the same.

Willing to create solutions and always looking to go beyond what you already know. Most importantly, you’ll be driven by a genuine commitment to changing the way food is being farmed & supplied.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• Ensure correct stock pars based on sales data and projections
• Maintaining and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers
• Reviewing business processes in and out, and looking at ways of reducing costs while maximizing value to the company
• Report on KPIs using company metrics
• Work with the seasons, properly communicating with internal and external stakeholders as products come in and out of season
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, identifying and resolving supply chain issues
• Identifying and resolving supply chain issues through effective communication with stakeholders.
• Address product and logistic issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead, motivate, support and train the product team, fostering a culture of efficiency, collaboration and quality.
• Prepare regular reports on product metrics, challenges, and achievements, providing insights to senior management for informed decision-making.
• Liaise with other teams to ensure company needs are met.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Previous experience of a minimum of 3 years in fresh food and in supervising people
• Ability to build reports, analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
• Strong commercial acumen & negotiation skills, and the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders / suppliers
• A passion for bettering the food system
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication & planning skills
• Ability to hit the ground running - you will enjoy working autonomously as well as part of a tight-knit team
• Experience with fruits & vegetables, and knowledge of seasonality is preferred
• Ability to resolve complex supply chain situations with a positive attitude
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets is required

BENEFITS

• Competitive wages, healthcare, dental, vision, excellent training and the opportunity to progress your career
• Staff discount on all fruit & vegetables, dairy, and charcuterie in our warehouse

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline