Job description

THIS IS BLUE APRON

Chefs around the world wear blue aprons when learning to cook, and for us it has become a symbol of lifelong learning. Our highly motivated group of food enthusiasts are inspired to work on complex business problems with creativity and passion, always looking to learn something new. We take preparation seriously, embrace a spirit of excellence, and put in the extra effort in everything we do. We are thrilled to be part of our customers’ lives, cooking and creating experiences in their home kitchens.

THIS IS BLUE APRON

Chefs around the world wear blue aprons when learning to cook, and for us it has become a symbol of lifelong learning. Our highly motivated group of food enthusiasts are inspired to work on complex business problems with creativity and passion always looking to learn something new. We take preparation seriously, embrace a spirit of excellence, and put in the extra effort in everything we do. We are thrilled to be part of our customers’ lives, cooking and creating experiences in their home kitchens.

WHO’S IN THE KITCHEN

The Blue Apron Procurement Team diligently and passionately identifies, evaluates, and procures the highest quality ingredients and packaging materials included in our recipes, in order to provide our customers with an amazing cooking experience, and ultimately, a delicious meal. The ongoing development of strong partnerships with our teammates and suppliers is our core recipe for success, as we constantly seek out new, innovative solutions that will allow us to offer our customers more value in every Blue Apron meal kit they receive.

WHAT’S ON THE MENU

The Buyer or Senior Buyer – Produce, will manage the purchasing process for all produce ingredients included in Blue Apron’s “pantry”, with the goal of providing our customers with the highest quality ingredients, while also supporting Blue Apron’s Linden Operations Team by ensuring continuity of supply for these key ingredients. This position reports to one of the Produce Category Managers, and can be located in our Fulfillment Center in Linden, NJ or corporate headquarters in NYC. The position is hybrid with a requirement to be in person at the Linden facility 1-2 days per week.

NECESSARY INGREDIENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance or business-related discipline
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Procurement / Planning / Supply Chain Management experience
• Strong working knowledge of the food service industry
• Expert negotiator who is passionate about cost savings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of cross-functional teams, vendors, and co-workers
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple functions and projects simultaneously
• High level of business and financial acumen
• Ability to self-motivate and problem solve in a fast-paced setting with hard deadlines
• Proficiency with Slack, Hangouts, Sheets, Docs, Slides, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Blue Apron provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Blue Apron complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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