Purchasing Asst - Grocery

Natural Grocers•Golden, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Category Manager, the Purchasing Assistant - Grocery, supports results by assisting with assortments, new products, promotions, pricing, and store‑level coordination to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant execution.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in the natural foods industry with a working knowledge of planograms and merchandising.
Must have intermediate Microsoft Excel experience.
Must be detail oriented with excellent organization skills.
Strong relationship building and influencing skills.
Excellent communication skills are required.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

Support planogram and assortment maintenance to ensure store‑level accuracy and compliance
Use internal systems and data tools to analyze assortments and provide recommendations
Maintain site‑specific set information and manage updates related to new and discontinued items
Assist with new product screening, documentation review, and vendor setup
Support product quality reviews and compliance with applicable regulations
Participate in new product review processes and documentation
Support promotional, new products, and new store ordering activities
Assist with inventory reviews, recalls, returns, and discontinued items
Support promotional execution, documentation, and validation of vendor funding
Assist with pricing updates, price change processing, and discrepancy resolution
Proof promotional materials and maintain related records
Serve as a support contact for stores, vendors, brokers, and internal partners
Collaborate closely with Category Managers to ensure timely and accurate execution
Any other duties or projects assigned by management
Employees are expected to be "hands on" and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.

Benefits

Birthday Bonus Pay
Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
Paid Nutrition Education
good4u Crew Member Discount
Npower Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
Health and Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Program
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-Time)
Paid Parental Leave (Full-Time)
Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance) (Full-Time)
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance (Full-Time)
Company Paid Life Insurance (Full-Time)
Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match