Category Buyer 2211

Company: Pivotal Talent Search
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Opportunity We are partnering with a high-end, health-forward grocery concept that is redefining the modern neighborhood grocery experience. Built around quality, transparency, and thoughtful curation, this growing brand is seeking a Category Buyer – Center Store to help manage and evolve its dry goods assortment. This role is ideal for a buyer who enjoys balancing data-driven decision-making with strong product intuition—owning inventory, vendor partnerships, and assortment strategy in a fast-paced, in-store retail environment. What You'll Do Own buying and replenishment for center store / dry goods categories, in collaboration with category leadership Analyze sales, margin, inventory levels, turns, and shrink to drive accurate ordering and strong performance Manage the product lifecycle, informed by consumer preferences, trends, and competitive dynamics Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, including pricing discussions and issue resolution Make assortment and pricing recommendations that balance volume, margin, and customer demand Partner closely with receiving, finance, and store leadership to resolve inventory discrepancies Support category reviews and performance improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with food safety, operational standards, and company procedures What We're Looking For Minimum 2 years of retail grocery buying experience, ideally within center store or dry goods categories Experience in natural, organic, or health-forward grocery strongly preferred Strong analytical skills with comfort working across sales, margin, and inventory reports Proficiency with Excel, ERP, POS, or inventory management systems Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, in-store retail environment with shifting priorities Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus Working Environment On-site role with regular time spent on the sales floor Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods Schedule includes rotating shifts, weekends, and some holidays Why This Role This is an opportunity to join a growing, design-forward grocery concept where buyers have meaningful ownership and visibility. You'll partner closely with leadership, influence assortment decisions, and play a key role in delivering a premium, thoughtfully curated customer experience.

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