Buyer for Prepared Foods - Plum Market

About the role

Plum Market is a fast-growing leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry, dedicated to offering the finest selections of all-natural, organic, local, and specialty grocery items while delivering an exceptional experience to our customers. The Prepared Foods Buyer is responsible for maintaining stock integrity, margin performance, and product freshness throughout the Prepared Foods Department. This role oversees purchasing, inventory levels, product rotation, and merchandising strategies to ensure the department remains full, fresh, and on-trend. The Buyer partners with the Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, and Store Leadership to meet departmental goals while aligning with Plum Market’s commitment to high-quality, natural, organic, and locally sourced offerings.

Who you are

• Passionate about food, particularly scratch-made, natural, organic, and specialty offerings.
• A strong communicator and detail-oriented team player.
• Creative in product selection and merchandising.
• Values inclusion and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-driven and takes pride in building attractive, fresh displays that drive sales.
• Thrives in a hands-on role that supports both operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product mix and stock levels through thoughtful and efficient purchasing practices.
• Meet department purchasing budgets, shrink goals, and margin targets.
• Maintain current and accurate purchase journals and ordering tools.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely and appropriate ordering to minimize out-of-stocks and overstocks.
• Collaborate with the Team Leader and other department leaders to support production planning and cross-departmental utilization of perishables.
• Ensure proper labeling, signage, pricing integrity, and merchandising standards are upheld.
• Communicate new product features, promotions, and changes with department team members.
• Analyze sales trends and adjust purchasing and merchandising strategies as needed.
• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and Plum Market operational policies and procedures.
• Provide excellent guest service and serve as a department ambassador on the floor.

Requirements

• 6+ months of retail or foodservice experience, with knowledge of prepared foods strongly preferred.
• Experience with ordering, inventory systems, and margin management.
• Familiarity with merchandising techniques and product rotation standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a dynamic environment.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break.
• Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and push/pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling with full-time and part-time positions available.
• Comprehensive training programs.
• Competitive holiday pay (time and a half for five federally recognized holidays).
• Career growth opportunities within a growing company.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• 401(k) with company match after six months.
• Team member discounts: 20% off grocery purchases and 50% off team member meals.