About Us:

Join the Wild Things team, a vibrant organic grocery store, renowned for having the finest organic produce department in Melbourne. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace environment, where teamwork, community service, and well-being are at the forefront of our values. Join our dedicated core team and contribute to our mission.

Qualifications & Experience:

To thrive in this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in fresh produce procurement and team management.
• A deep appreciation for the advantages of organic produce production and consumption.
• A commitment to community service.
• Early morning riser, ready to take on the day.
• Possession of a manual driver's license, as you'll be responsible for driving a 4.5-tonne truck to the morning market 2-3 times a week. A forklift driver's license is also advantageous.
• Availability for a 5-day work week (ideally Sunday - Thursday due to buying responsibilities).
• Strong, relevant work and character reference are essentials.
• While not mandatory, an interest in or experience with other store sections is welcomed.

Tasks & responsibilities:

As the produce buyer, your full-time salaried position will involve the following key responsibilities:

• Procuring the highest quality organic produce and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Maintaining impeccable standards in display and storage.
• Efficient pricing and invoice management.
• Effective leadership as apart of the management team; reporting to the Produce Department Manager and the Store Manager.

Benefits:

At Wild Things, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment that places great emphasis on teamwork, community service, and well-being. If you join our team, you can look forward to:

• Building meaningful relationships with like-minded team members and customers.
• Store discounts on all your shopping

Employer questions:

When applying, you'll be required to answer the following questions:

• Describe your eligibility to work in Australia.
• Specify your experience in working in fresh produce.
• Discuss your experience in working towards targets and KPIs.
• List your proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Elaborate on your customer service experience.
• Provide the notice period you're requiring to give your current employer.