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Lead, manage, and hold accountable the Grocery Buyer and support in-store grocery managers. Provide coaching and direction to ensure strong on-hand inventory management and disciplined purchasing practices. Category Performance & Margin Management Set and execute pricing strategies to optimize gross margin while maintaining customer loyalty. Analyze reports and market trends to continuously refine pricing and assortment strategy. Improve inventory turnover and reduce waste through disciplined purchasing and product flow management. Optimize category assortment based on store demographics, sales trends, and industry insights. Ensure all products align with organizational ethical and quality standards. Partner with store leadership to maintain logical, compelling merchandising and category placement. Conduct regular store walk-throughs to ensure execution standards are upheld. Promotions & Marketing Collaboration Coordinate monthly flyers and tiered promotions. Partner with Marketing on promotional planning, end caps, signage, and trade advertising (print and digital). Track flyer sales, promotional lift, and new product performance. Vendor Relations & Purchasing Advantage Build and maintain strong vendor relationships. Negotiate favorable pricing and discount structures. Attend trade shows and industry networking events to identify new products and secure advantageous terms. Review vendor applications and assess customer product requests. Operational & Tactical Execution Monitor out-of-stock levels and implement corrective strategies. Provide in-store support during promotional events and activations. Manage demo schedules and customer engagement initiatives. Support seasonal and monthly purchasing programs. Requirements Direct retail grocery experience is essential; natural and organic foods industry experience is preferred. Previous purchasing and people management experience. Strong quantitative and analytical skills with demonstrated business acumen. Experience working with inventory systems and database-driven reporting tools. High level of organization and attention to detail. Comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving retail environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across stores, vendors, and marketing teams Corporate Culture Full-time salaried position (40 hours per week on average). Hybrid - 2 days from home office, 3 day in head office Some travel within Calgary and occasional travel across Alberta/Canada required. This is an opportunity for a retail grocery merchant to elevate category performance while protecting the integrity of a natural and organic assortment driving both financial results and meaningful community impact. Resume * please attach resume in MS-Word format More information - Files must be less than 5 MB. - Allowed file types: doc docx. Cover Letter please attach cover letter in MS-Word format More information - Files must be less than 5 MB. - Allowed file types: doc docx. I consent to receiving news and information from JRoss Recruiters. I understand that I can withdraw this consent at any time by sending an email to [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr