Albertsons Companies · 20 hours ago
Produce Buyer
150 Pierce, Itasca, IL, 60143, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAlbertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S., committed to innovation and customer service. They are seeking a Produce Buyer who will be responsible for the procurement of produce commodities, maintaining quality and cost efficiency while collaborating with various teams to support inventory and promotions.
Food and BeverageFood DeliveryMeat and PoultryRetail
Responsibilities
The Produce Buyer is responsible for the Procurement of various commodities assigned to them
The Produce Buyer is responsible for maintaining a high Fill Rate from DC to store and ensuring that the stores are receiving the highest quality of product at the right price
The Buyer will work closely with their Manager and Retail Sales Team to determine inventory levels to support In-Store promotions
The buyer will work with their QC partners on the quality of the product
The Buyer will also negotiate cost when appropriate with various suppliers to ensure the best cost of product
Work with multiple suppliers on securing best possible cost
Forecast Demand to create and manage purchase orders based on forecasted quantities
Partner with the Retail and Sales Team on Promotions and Holiday forecasted quantities
Responsible for the management of their desk
Manage the success of KPI’s for their desk
Work with Quality Control on any issues from the receiving dock
Collaborate with suppliers, store operations, distribution centers and division personnel to accomplish job functions
Qualification
Required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Switch gears between tasks and projects
Manage a desk with variation of products and categories
Be responsible for ensuring key KPI's are achieved
1-2 years purchasing experience
1-2 years of forecasting experience
1-2 years of inventory management experience
Ability to negotiate with suppliers
Communicate strongly using multiple channels of communication
Preferred
Knowledge of Produce categories is a plus
Benefits
Competitive wages paid weekly
Associate discounts
Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility)
Company
Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies is a food and drug retailer that helped in the areas of hunger relief, education, cancer research, and treatment.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.35BKey Investors
Apollo
2026-01-22Post Ipo Debt· $2.1B
2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2022-10-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Susan Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Sharon McCollam
President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-23
2026-01-22
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