A (yawn) visit to the Sydney Produce Market-2005

Ben has worked for Harris Farm Markets for ten years. David says "given a different upbringing he would have been a money market trader and good at it too". It's that same level of negotiation, balancing the differing needs of each of the stores, the knowledge of their stock in hand and what daily sales and past history suggest will be needed. Then sourcing it, negotiating the price and securing the best quality. They buy every day. When the product is plentiful, the negotiations are all about price.  However, when supply is limited it's about calling in favours and making sure you get the quantity and quality you need, still at a fair price.  And, unlike the money market, you're dealing with perishable stock, which makes timing even more important.