The Commodity Buyer is responsible for procuring assigned food commodities to meet customer demand, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and support organizational goals. This role involves demand forecasting, inventory management, vendor coordination, and quality assurance. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic supply chain environment while upholding Gleaners’ mission and values. All responsibilities and duties will further Gleaners’ mission to be a leader in the fight against hunger.

14 paid holidays 3 Paid Sick Leave Days, Federal Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days & BirthdayLearning & Development OpportunitiesCompany paid vision, long-term disability, $50,000 life AD&DPaid Life and Long-Term Disability InsuranceMaternal, parental & caregiver leaveOn-site GymWellness programs403(b) Plan with up to 4% matchMonthly attendance bonusEarn up to 10% incentive payApparel allowance

Essential Functions of The Commodity Buyer:

Execute procurement and promotion of assigned commodities to meet weekly customer demand, ensuring alignment with target price points and maintaining appropriate inventory levels across all Fresh Connect Central locations.Effectively forecast and execute orders up to several months in advance by creating, maintaining, and assessing supply and demand in our ERP system.Acquire and manage donated item inventory by collaborating with Gleaners Food Strategy team, other food banks or vendor partners.Monitor and manage the products that are offered through various user platforms (including Fresh Connect Central’s ecommerce site and, MealConnect, amongst others) to ensure an accurate portfolio of products are available for customers to shop.Prepare and provide bids and/or kitting projects in a timely manner to food banks/partners requesting bid pricing.Coordinate with the production team regarding standard box menus, custom box menus, inventory availability and repack schedule.Monitor product date codes and present appropriate exit strategies for moving affected products.Follow up with appropriate contacts when dealing with poor quality products upon delivery and help make decisions on whether to reject the load.Facilitate resolution of customer credits and rejected shipments by documenting issues, guiding customers through required processes, and entering credits in the ERP system.Provide backup support to the Commodity Buyer and other Supply Chain team members as needed.Operate with “cross-functional” approach and accordingly accept / assume new responsibilities as dictated by business environmentMaintain positive and ethical working relationships with food banks, freight carriers, vendors and Feeding America collaborators such as other regional cooperatives, member food banks, state association representatives, and national sourcing managers, while exemplifying Gleaners’ mission, vision, and values.Contribute to and participate in the creation of marketing materials related to advertising products under the ownership of the Commodity Buyer.Compile and submit reports, documentation, and data to the Finance team and Feeding America on a regular (monthly, quarterly, annual) or ad-hoc basis.All other duties as assigned.