Buyer (Full-Time)

Why Work With Us?

Mariposa Food Co-op is a community-owned grocery store dedicated to increasing food accessibility in our community and providing our shoppers with a wide range of affordable and high-quality products. At Mariposa, you'll be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the community.

Our staff are members of the UFCW Local 1776 union, ensuring fair wages, benefits, and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about food and working with a purpose while contributing to a dynamic, community-focused organization, Mariposa Food Co-op is the place for you.

Starting Pay & Perks

• $15.50/hr DOE + $1.50/hr differential bumping up to a $3/hr after one year
• 20% store discount
• Paid Time Off
• Full-time employees are eligible for benefits after 90 days of employment.
• Flexible schedules between 4:00 AM – 9:30 PM (typical shifts 4–8 hours)

What You’ll Do

• Purchasing & Category Management: negotiate deals with suppliers, manage inventory, find cool local and sustainable vendors, handle deliveries and invoices, making sure prices are accurate, keeping an eye on trends, analyzing sales, and helping with budgeting.
• Merchandising: build displays, maintain signage, plan resets, and set promotions.
• Department Maintenance, Operation & Communication: communicate delivery schedules, manage shrink, maintain cleanliness, assist with inventory, coordinate equipment maintenance, and arrange order coverage.
• Participate in and lead meetings as required.
• Keep accurate reports following documentation protocols.
• Be equipped to perform the required tasks of any bargaining unit position, including but not limited to stocking/receiving, cashiering, and buying.
• Uphold our mission and values
• Follow store policies and food safety standards to ensure a safe and secure shopping environment for everyone.

Who We're Looking For

• Grocery or other industry buying experience.
• Enthusiasm for products in the assigned sub-department.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, G-Suite, and POS systems..
• Adaptable to changing job requirements and industry trends.
• Comfort with physical tasks like lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, and moving in a fast-paced environment in and out of various conditions
• Current PA ServSafe certification is a plus; otherwise, it will be required upon hire.

Extra Plusses (but not required!)

• Supermarket experience
• Experience with co-ops or other community-based organizations
• Strong understanding of product production, practices, and agricultural terms (sustainable, organic, pasture-raised, grass-fed, seasonality, fair trade).
• Experience with pricing, margin management, product selection, and trends.
• Supervisor or key holder experience in the Grocery industry.
• You're a master of organization, pay attention to every detail, and know how to prioritize like a pro.

This position description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.