Buyer for Prepared Foods - Plum Market

Join the Plum Market Team – Where Passion Meets Opportunity! Plum Market is a fast-growing leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry. We are dedicated to offering the finest selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items while delivering an exceptional experience to our Customers. At Plum Market, our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about high-quality food, beverages, and grocery essentials, helping our Customers lead a better lifestyle. Our priority is creating a welcoming environment that supports both our Customers and our Team Members. Our Retail Grocery Stores reflect the diverse communities we serve. From our dedicated Team Members and valued Customers to our local vendors and thoughtfully curated product selection, we take pride in fostering an inclusive and thriving culture. If you share our enthusiasm, we’d love for you to apply and discover how you can be part of our team! Why Work at Plum Market? Flexible Scheduling – Full-time and part-time positions available with a variety of retail shifts to support work-life balance. Grow Your Passion – Learn about great food while advancing your skills and knowledge. Comprehensive Training – We invest in our Team Members with exceptional training programs. Competitive Holiday Pay – Earn time and a half for working on five federally recognized holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving. Career Growth Opportunities – As a growing company, we provide promotional pathways, so you can grow with us! Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. 401(k) with Company Match – Available after just six months. Team Member Discounts – Enjoy 20% off grocery purchases and 50% off Team Member meals. Plum Market is more than just a workplace – it’s a desirable and rewarding environment where your contributions matter. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Ready to be part of something special? Apply today! Description: 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: You are passionate about food, particularly scratch-made, natural, organic, and specialty offerings. You are a strong communicator and detail-oriented team player. You bring creativity to product selection and merchandising. You value inclusion and collaboration in a fast-paced environment. You are results-driven and take pride in building attractive, fresh displays that drive sales. You thrive in a hands-on role that supports both operational efficiency and Guest satisfaction. What you will bring: 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. What you will do: 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.