Company Overview Reliance Retail, India's largest and fastest-growing retailer, offers a diversified omni-channel presence and delivers exceptional value, quality, and customer experience. With 15,000+ stores across 7,000+ cities, a widespread digital footprint, and a strong supply chain, Reliance Retail continues to transform the retail landscape with innovation and robust partnerships in multiple sectors. Job Overview The CC Buyer - Fruits & Vegetables role at Reliance Retail is a junior-level, full-time position based across Kharupatia, Pithora, Indore, Siliguri, Sultanpur Lodhi, and Haldwani. The role focuses on the end-to-end procurement, sourcing, and buying of fruits and vegetables to ensure high-quality supply for the company's vast retail network, supporting operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Qualifications And Skills Proven expertise in dealing with fruits (Mandatory skill), ensuring the ability to evaluate quality, freshness, and suppliers effectively for high-volume procurement.Experience and in-depth understanding of sourcing and handling vegetables (Mandatory skill), critical for selecting, negotiating, and maintaining supplier relationships.Strong background in grocery procurement, with the capacity to support and integrate sourcing strategies across diverse product categories and supply channels.Solid knowledge of agriculture best practices, crop seasonality, and supply-demand trends to make informed purchasing decisions that optimize product quality and cost.Effective sourcing abilities, including identifying reliable vendors, conducting market analysis, and negotiating favorable terms to sustain continuity and quality in the supply chain.Experience in buying processes within the retail sector, with attention to purchase order management, pricing, and inventory planning to meet business targets and reduce waste.Ability to assimilate and analyze market information, consumer preferences, and competitor activities to make data-driven and strategic purchasing decisions.Strong communication and negotiation skills for building and nurturing relationships with farmers, traders, and logistics partners, ensuring seamless procurement activities and resolution of any supply disruptions. Roles And Responsibilities Identify, evaluate, and onboard fruit and vegetable suppliers to ensure reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective sourcing for the retail network.Negotiate contracts and pricing terms with farmers, aggregators, and vendors to achieve procurement objectives aligned with company policies and standards.Monitor market trends, product availability, and price fluctuations to make timely buying decisions and maximize value for both the company and its customers.Collaborate with logistics, supply chain, and store operations teams to ensure timely deliveries and minimize spoilage or wastage across all locations.Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, quality inspections, and supplier performance to support audit and compliance requirements.Ensure adherence to strict quality and food safety standards, conducting regular checks to guarantee that fruits and vegetables meet Reliance Retails requirements.Use data analytics and reports to review buying efficiency, identify gaps, improve procurement processes, and develop actionable plans for business growth.Contribute to process improvements by suggesting innovative sourcing strategies, participating in training, and sharing market insights with teams and management.