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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $125,000.00 - $170,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Supplemental benefits
401k plan
bonus plan
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Heritage Grocers Group is a well-established retail grocery company known for its commitment to absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. This company prides itself on fostering a collaborative environment where smart and driven individuals are united with a shared purpose: to serve one another. Heritage Grocers Group places strong emphasis on values that not only drive business results but also nurture personal and professional growth for its employees. With a focus on community engagement, the company supports a culture where employees work alongside talented colleagues to make a meaningful difference. This approach has helped Heritage Grocers Group build a strong reputation... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in product negotiation and procurement, preferably in prepared foods or baked goods and products
- Knowledge of supplier and logistic systems
- Knowledge of federal grade/product standards and regulations
- Understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices
- Ability to integrate with local management and be part of a team
- Ability to be persuasive and relentless in reinforcing company interests
- Proven leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience, preferred
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in product negotiation and procurement, preferably in prepared foods or baked goods and products
- Knowledge of supplier and logistic systems, as well as knowledge of the federal grade/product standards and regulations
- Understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices
- Integrate with local management, be part of a team, and drive business results
- Ability to be persuasive and relentless in reinforcing the best interests of the company
- Proven leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
Job Duties
- Lead the overall strategy and performance of the bakery category management function
- Negotiate vendor pricing, promotions, assortment, and terms to support sales growth and margin objectives
- Own financial performance for bakery categories, including sales, gross margin, and profitability
- Analyze category, item, and vendor performance and make data-driven decisions to improve business results
- Develop and execute category business plans, including annual reviews, innovation strategies, and promotional plans
- Partner with procurement and supply chain teams to support inventory management and distribution processes
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to secure favorable terms, funding, and strategic support
- Provide leadership and direction to category managers, purchasing assistants, and cross-functional partners
- Approve schematic plans, assortment decisions, and merchandising strategies for managed categories
- Support capital planning and business case development for fixtures, shelving, and store layout initiatives
- Create category business plans (CBP) for managed categories
- Provide daily performance and administrative leadership of the department team
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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