Buyer of Produce - Plum Market

Company: Plum Market
Location: West Bloomfield
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Join the Plum Market Team – Where Passion Meets Opportunity! Plum Market is a fast-growing leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry. We are dedicated to offering the finest selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items while delivering an exceptional experience to our Customers. At Plum Market, our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do . We are passionate about high-quality food, beverages, and grocery essentials, helping our Customers lead a better lifestyle. Our priority is creating a welcoming environment that supports both our Customers and our Team Members. Our Retail Grocery Stores reflect the diverse communities we serve . From our dedicated Team Members and valued Customers to our local vendors and thoughtfully curated product selection, we take pride in fostering an inclusive and thriving culture. If you share our enthusiasm, we’d love for you to apply and discover how you can be part of our team! Why Work at Plum Market? Flexible Scheduling – Full-time and part-time positions available with a variety of retail shifts to support work-life balance. Grow Your Passion – Learn about great food while advancing your skills and knowledge. Comprehensive Training – We invest in our Team Members with exceptional training programs. Competitive Holiday Pay – Earn time and a half for working on five federally recognized holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving. Career Growth Opportunities – As a growing company, we provide promotional pathways, so you can grow with us! Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. 401(k) with Company Match – Available after just six months. Team Member Discounts – Enjoy 20% off grocery purchases and 50% off Team Member meals. Plum Market is more than just a workplace – it’s a desirable and rewarding environment where your contributions matter. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Ready to be part of something special? Apply today! Description: The Produce Buyer is responsible for meeting or exceeding the margin targets for the produce department. They will achieve this by managing the purchasing, maintaining the purchase logs and journals, and tracking sales to purchase percentages. They will model and provide exceptional Retail Customer Service, and act as a leader on the produce team. They report to the Produce Team Leader and will assist in the department performing all tasks as needed. This is a challenging positions to master, and an integral step to becoming a Team Leader. Who you are: You have two years produce experience and versed in rotation, set construction and seasonality of the fresh produce department. You model and provide exceptional Retail Customer Service. You value inclusion and work to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed and every voice is heard. You have a knowledge of margin and simple accounting practices. You are prompt and punctual and have the ability to hit deadlines. You love a challenge and the satisfaction that comes from meeting it. You inspire people to want to be their best selves. You have a love for all natural, organic and specialty products. What you will bring: A passion for produce and desire to meet and exceed all profitability targets. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, detail-oriented, multi-tasker that can delegate tasks when needed. You will purchase all of the produce for Plum Market’s produce department so that the team creates a presentation to satisfy and delight our Guests. Able to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Suite. Able to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break – we work on the floor, and alongside our Team. Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift loads, up to 50 lbs. unassisted, push and pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted. What you will do: Give exceptional Service to our Customers. Hit all order and accounting deadlines. Meet and exceed all margin and profitability targets. Review all invoices for accuracy, request and follow up to make sure we receive all credits. Impart your passion for fresh produce to the produce team. Help other Team Members in the department. Communicate effectively with Customers, Team Members, Store Leadership and Director Group. Adhere to all Plum Market policies and standard operating procedures.

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