Retail Grocery Buyer

Anderson Blake Consulting Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Food World Plus in Mississauga, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Retail Grocery Buyer to manage purchasing, supplier relationships, product selection, and inventory planning for a 176,000 sq. ft. store.

The ideal candidate will bring strong grocery retail purchasing experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven ability to secure competitive pricing and maximize profitability. Responsibilities include sourcing, negotiating vendor agreements, monitoring stock levels, and collaborating

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in grocery retail buying, purchasing, merchandising, or category management.
• Experience negotiating vendor agreements and competitive pricing.
• Experience managing purchasing budgets, inventory levels, product margins, and sales forecasts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and purchasing, inventory, or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and procurement of grocery products across assigned departments and categories.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, purchasing agreements, payment terms, and promotional opportunities.
• Analyze sales trends, customer demand, and market conditions to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Develop purchasing strategies to maximize gross margins and profitability.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchasing to prevent shortages, overstocking, and excess waste.

Skills

Negotiation

Excel

Forecasting

Vendor relationships

Budget management

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Purchasing software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company: Food World Plus
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Salary: $75,000-$80,000 per year
Store Size: 176,000 sq. ft. Full-Service Grocery Store
Position Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Reports To: General Manager / Senior Leadership

Position Overview

Food World Plus is seeking an experienced and results-driven Retail Grocery Buyer to manage purchasing, supplier relationships, product selection, and inventory planning for our 176,000 sq. ft. grocery store.

The ideal candidate will have strong grocery retail purchasing experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven ability to secure competitive pricing, manage product availability, and maximize profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and procurement of grocery products across assigned departments and categories.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, purchasing agreements, payment terms, and promotional opportunities.
• Analyze sales trends, customer demand, and market conditions to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Develop purchasing strategies to maximize gross margins and profitability.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchasing to prevent shortages, overstocking, and excess waste.
• Work closely with department managers to forecast product requirements and support seasonal demand.
• Evaluate supplier performance, product quality, pricing, and delivery reliability.
• Identify opportunities to reduce purchasing costs while maintaining product quality.
• Coordinate promotional purchases, seasonal merchandise, and new product introductions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor agreements, and product pricing information.
• Monitor competitor pricing and grocery industry trends.
• Resolve supplier issues, delivery delays, and product discrepancies.
• Collaborate with receiving, inventory, merchandising, and store operations teams.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and applicable regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in grocery retail buying, purchasing, merchandising, or category management.
• Previous experience purchasing for a supermarket, grocery chain, food distributor, or large retail operation.
• Strong knowledge of grocery products, supplier relationships, and purchasing strategies.
• Proven experience negotiating vendor agreements and competitive pricing.
• Experience managing purchasing budgets, inventory levels, product margins, and sales forecasts.
• Strong analytical and financial management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and purchasing, inventory, or ERP systems.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple product categories and competing priorities.
• Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or a related field is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic purchasing and procurement
• Vendor negotiations and relationship management
• Inventory planning and forecasting
• Grocery merchandising and product selection
• Cost control and gross margin management
• Market analysis and competitive pricing
• Analytical decision-making
• Communication and problem-solving

Why Join Food World Plus?

• Manage purchasing for a large, high-volume grocery operation.
• Competitive salary of $75,000-$80,000 annually.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of grocery products and suppliers.
• Play a key role in product selection, pricing, and store profitability.
• Collaborate closely with department managers and senior leadership.
• Opportunity to influence purchasing strategies and business growth.