Strategic Retail Buyer — Deli & Grocery

Wasson Enterprise; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

Colonial Life Elective Benefits

Job summary

Sky Mavis is seeking a Deli Buyer to source and negotiate across multiple retail categories, align purchasing with merchandising and pricing strategies, and maintain regulatory compliance. The role supports inventory control, shrink reduction, and customer satisfaction across all stores.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5+ years in buying or merchandising, strong analytical skills in Excel, and experience with ERP/POS systems to drive category performance and vendor excellence.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in buying, merchandising, or category management in retail.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase products within assigned categories for all retail locations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, promotions, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships to ensure quality, availability, and service.
• Identify new vendors and evaluate products to improve assortment.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Product evaluation

Category management

Inventory forecasting

Data analysis (Excel)

Regulatory compliance

Promotional planning

Merchandising support

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

POS systems

Procurement platforms

Job description

Sky Mavis is seeking a Deli Buyer to source and negotiate across multiple retail categories, align purchasing with merchandising and pricing strategies, and maintain regulatory compliance. The role supports inventory control, shrink reduction, and customer satisfaction across all stores.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5+ years in buying or merchandising, strong analytical skills in Excel, and experience with ERP/POS systems to drive category performance and vendor excellence.