Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op
Prepared Foods Buyer *$1000 HIRING BONUS*
Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, Middlebury, Vermont, United States, 05753
Prepared Foods Buyer
Are you a detail-oriented food lover ready to make an impact behind the scenes? Love local food? Join our Deli team! The Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op is seeking a Prepared Foods Buyer to help ensure our Prepared Foods Department is well-stocked, organized, and aligned with our mission of supporting local producers and healthy food access. This full-time role blends purchasing strategy, vendor relationships, and data management to support our team and customers. What You'll Do: Order and receive products to maintain a well-stocked department Build strong relationships with vendors and producers Analyze sales trends to make strategic buying decisions Ensure pricing and product data are accurate and up to date Collaborate on merchandising plans and department displays Support inventory processes and maintain records Provide excellent customer service and product knowledge Partner with the department manager on planning and goals What We're Looking For: Experience with purchasing, buying, or inventory systems Strong attention to detail and time management Clear communication and organizational skills Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work in coolers Preferred Qualifications: Supervisory or team leadership experience Experience with recipe costing and margin tracking Familiarity with natural foods or co-op environments Proficiency with MS Excel and POS systems Starting pay is $20-23, depending on experience. Generous benefits package includes medical insurance, optional dental and vision, staff discount, life insurance, 3 weeks of paid time off, 401k, 20% store discount, paid parental leave, employee assistance program and more. Seeking evening and weekend availability, this is a full-time, 32-40 hour position. Shifts are Sunday through Thursday.
Are you a detail-oriented food lover ready to make an impact behind the scenes? Love local food? Join our Deli team! The Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op is seeking a Prepared Foods Buyer to help ensure our Prepared Foods Department is well-stocked, organized, and aligned with our mission of supporting local producers and healthy food access. This full-time role blends purchasing strategy, vendor relationships, and data management to support our team and customers. What You'll Do: Order and receive products to maintain a well-stocked department Build strong relationships with vendors and producers Analyze sales trends to make strategic buying decisions Ensure pricing and product data are accurate and up to date Collaborate on merchandising plans and department displays Support inventory processes and maintain records Provide excellent customer service and product knowledge Partner with the department manager on planning and goals What We're Looking For: Experience with purchasing, buying, or inventory systems Strong attention to detail and time management Clear communication and organizational skills Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work in coolers Preferred Qualifications: Supervisory or team leadership experience Experience with recipe costing and margin tracking Familiarity with natural foods or co-op environments Proficiency with MS Excel and POS systems Starting pay is $20-23, depending on experience. Generous benefits package includes medical insurance, optional dental and vision, staff discount, life insurance, 3 weeks of paid time off, 401k, 20% store discount, paid parental leave, employee assistance program and more. Seeking evening and weekend availability, this is a full-time, 32-40 hour position. Shifts are Sunday through Thursday.