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Natural Grocers
201 – 500 Employees
Food & BeverageRetailWellness
Natural Grocers is a U.S.-based specialty retailer offering natural and organic groceries, wellness products, and household essentials at an accessible price point. Its assortment includes organic produce, bulk foods, dairy, meat and seafood, body care, vitamins and supplements, pet products, and Natural Grocers brand items. The company combines retail operations with health-focused services such as nutritional coaching, rewards, educational resources, and community events, serving customers interested in healthy living, sustainable choices, and carefully screened ingredients.
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Grocery Category Manager at Natural Grocers (Hybrid)

Lead grocery assortment strategy, pricing, promotions, supplier negotiations, inventory, and store execution for Natural Grocers. Manage category operations and develop Purchasing Assistant team members.

USUnited StatesCOColorado
$80,000 – $93,000 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredProcurement

Description

  • Build and maintain core grocery assortments and schematics, including new, exclusive, and private-label products
  • Oversee product launches, discontinuations, and store-specific assortment changes
  • Coordinate with stores and internal teams to deliver consistent execution, including new-store openings
  • Assess proposed products against Natural Grocers’ quality requirements
  • Negotiate supplier costs, value-added programs, and exclusivity arrangements
  • Develop vendor and broker partnerships that support sustained category growth
  • Coordinate ordering activities for promotions, new products, and new stores
  • Maintain accurate product pricing and inventory levels
  • Administer returns, recalls, and associated credit recovery
  • Manage promotional execution, records, and verification of vendor funding
  • Develop pricing approaches that balance market competitiveness with margin objectives
  • Resolve pricing, freight, and promotional discrepancies to reduce sales and margin losses
  • Act as a primary contact for stores, coordinators, suppliers, brokers, and internal stakeholders
  • Guide and educate teams on the in-store execution of purchasing programs
  • Recruit, coach, and supervise two Purchasing Assistants or comparable support staff
  • Direct daily workflows with attention to accuracy and priorities
  • Complete performance reviews and oversee development and corrective actions under company policy

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business is preferred
  • At least three years of buying or category management experience, preferably in corporate natural-foods retail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook, along with strong technical aptitude
  • SAP experience is advantageous
  • Strong analytical ability, including interpreting and evaluating results
  • Proven relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%

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