Category Buyer

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a high-end, health-forward grocery concept that is redefining the in-store food experience for New Yorkers. This thoughtfully curated brand is built around quality, simplicity, and community—and is seeking a Buyer, Refrigerated & Frozen to play a key role in shaping its perishable assortment.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a buyer who enjoys being close to the product and the business: managing inventory, partnering with vendors, analyzing performance, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Own buying and replenishment for refrigerated and frozen categories, in partnership with category leadership
• Analyze sales, margin, inventory, turns, and shrink to drive accurate ordering and strong in-stock performance
• Manage the product lifecycle, informed by customer demand, trends, and competitive dynamics
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, including pricing discussions and issue resolution
• Partner closely with receiving, finance, and store leadership to resolve inventory discrepancies
• Support category reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, health, and operational standards

• Minimum 2+ years of retail grocery buying experience, ideally within perishable and/or frozen categories
• Background in natural, organic, or health-forward grocery strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with comfort using sales, margin, and inventory data
• Experience working with Excel, ERP, POS, or inventory management systems
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, in-store retail environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

• On-site role requiring time on the sales floor and in cold storage environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
• Schedule includes rotating shifts, weekends, and some holidays

This is an opportunity to join a growing, design-forward grocery concept where buyers have real visibility and influence. You’ll work closely with leadership, have ownership over your categories, and help shape a premier food experience for a discerning customer base.