Grocery Purchasing Manager

3 days ago

Saskatoon, Canada Dad's Organic Market - Saskatoon Full time

_**Do you love finding the latest trends in wellness? We believe shopping for healthy foods and supplements should be fun That's why we're looking for a sales savvy, people loving human to join our crew**_
- Loves food, systems and strategy
- Is calm under pressure and proactive instead of reactive
- Is organized, curious and continually learning
- Values trust, transparency and accountability
- Chatting with people and making them feel heard (certified people-person)
- Get excited about health, food and natural living
- Can be described as a great team player
- Are reliable, upbeat, and ready to be part of something meaningful
- Detailed Oriented
- Willingness to Learn & Grow

Our industry continues to see rapid growth and there has never been a more exciting time to be a part of it As the Grocery Purchasing Manager you will be an integral part of the entire store. You will be tasked with the following in your role.
- Source and purchase grocery products that align with Dad's standards
- Manage vendor relationships with integrity, organization and long term thinking
- Analyze sales, margins, turn and inventory levels to make smart, sustainable buying decisions.
- Maintain weekly budgets and ordering schedule
- Work closing with our grocery director and store management to understand what's selling, what's not and why
- Keep systems running efficiently, pricing accuracy, sku's, cost changes, and discontinued items.
- Help to plan promotions and buy with intention
- Support new store growth and evolving department needs.
- Merchandising Product
- Assisting in multiple departments

**Grocery Purchasing Manager Requirements**
- Previous buying, purchasing or inventory management
- A general understanding of margins, costs of goods and inventory turns.
- Comfortable working with a POS system, ordering platforms and spreadsheets
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Business certificate or equivalent experience
- 2+ years experience in retail management or like position
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of team members throughout the store.

**“If you can laugh together, you can work together.” - Robert Orben**

We are a diverse group of people working towards a common goal. We value each person and their unique contributions to the team and the store. We aim to foster authentic relationships with both our customers and staff. Here are some examples how we reward hard work and loyalty:

- A positive and supportive team
- Staff discount everyday with a SUPER discount day monthly
- Ongoing learning about natural health, wellness trends & cool new products
- Competitive Wages (Wage can be negotiated based on experience and training)
- Set Schedule with a Consistent 40 Hour Work Week
- Benefits Plan (Partially Employer Funded)
- Opportunities for Growth

**Schedule**
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with a 1 hour lunch break.

Please send in resume with cover letter letting us know why you would love to be considered for this position

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Store discount
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Please write a short paragraph on why you think this would be the perfect fit for you

**Experience**:

- Retail sales: 2 years (preferred)
- Purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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