Buyer – Specialty Grocery Department

Position Summary The Specialty Grocery Buyer is responsible for purchasing, vendor relationships, inventory management, and financial performance of Bailey’s Specialty Grocery Department. This position requires strong retail purchasing experience, financial and analytical skills, and the ability to provide consistent day-to-day leadership. The Buyer works in coordination with the Operations Manager to maintain department priorities, support operational needs, and contribute to overall department performance. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. Proven experience in grocery, specialty food, or retail purchasing. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis. Strong understanding of margins, pricing strategies, inventory turns, and cost controls. Demonstrated vendor negotiation and relationship management skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities. Demonstrated ability to direct daily work, establish priorities, and hold employees accountable. Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills. Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Financial Management Develop and manage product assortments aligned with Bailey’s customers and business objectives. Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors and suppliers. Manage purchasing, pricing, inventory levels, and product performance. Monitor sales, margins, inventory turns, and purchasing costs. Analyze financial data and identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency. Maintain accurate purchasing records, inventory data, and reports. Leadership & Department Operations Provide consistent direction and oversight of routine department activities. Establish priorities, monitor workflow, and redirect assignments as business needs change. Provide constructive feedback, address performance concerns, and reinforce expectations. Step into a leadership role in the Operations Manager’s absence, providing direction and maintaining continuity of department operations. Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, initiative, and sound judgment. Communication & Collaboration Maintain timely, proactive, and professional communication with the Operations Manager regarding purchasing decisions, department performance, vendor issues, and operational concerns. Clearly communicate expectations, priorities, and changes in direction to department employees. Identify problems early, communicate concerns, recommend solutions, and follow through on commitments. Maintain productive working relationships with the Operations Manager, department employees, and other department leaders. Coordinate priorities and operational needs while demonstrating flexibility and sound independent judgment. Performance Expectations Success in this position requires strong purchasing and financial results, effective inventory management, proactive communication, consistent leadership, and the ability to take ownership of responsibilities and provide direction when needed. Pay: $48,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Purchasing: 2 years (Required) Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person

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