The Opportunity

We are partnering with a high-end, health-forward grocery concept that is redefining the modern neighborhood grocery experience. Built around quality, transparency, and thoughtful curation, this growing brand is seeking a Category Buyer – Center Store to help manage and evolve its dry goods assortment.

This role is ideal for a buyer who enjoys balancing data-driven decision-making with strong product intuition—owning inventory, vendor partnerships, and assortment strategy in a fast-paced, in-store retail environment.

What You’ll Do

• Own buying and replenishment for center store / dry goods categories, in collaboration with category leadership
• Analyze sales, margin, inventory levels, turns, and shrink to drive accurate ordering and strong performance
• Manage the product lifecycle, informed by consumer preferences, trends, and competitive dynamics
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, including pricing discussions and issue resolution
• Make assortment and pricing recommendations that balance volume, margin, and customer demand
• Partner closely with receiving, finance, and store leadership to resolve inventory discrepancies
• Support category reviews and performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with food safety, operational standards, and company procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2+ years of retail grocery buying experience, ideally within center store or dry goods categories
• Experience in natural, organic, or health-forward grocery strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with comfort working across sales, margin, and inventory reports
• Proficiency with Excel, ERP, POS, or inventory management systems
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, in-store retail environment with shifting priorities
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Working Environment

• On-site role with regular time spent on the sales floor
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods
• Schedule includes rotating shifts, weekends, and some holidays

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to join a growing, design-forward grocery concept where buyers have meaningful ownership and visibility. You’ll partner closely with leadership, influence assortment decisions, and play a key role in delivering a premium, thoughtfully curated customer experience.