Buyer - Senior

About Us

For over 65 years, Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets has proudly served Chicagoland with fresh produce, authentic groceries, specialty deli items, bakery goods, and imported products from around the world. As a family-owned company, we are guided by our Purpose, Mission, and Values:

• Purpose: To nourish our community with fresh, authentic food while creating a shopping experience rooted in tradition and family.
• Mission: To provide the highest-quality fresh foods, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates our Italian heritage and serves all cultures in our community.
• Values: Family • Quality • Integrity • Community • Tradition

Position Summary

We are seeking a Category Buyer to oversee either our Deli, Bakery, or European Imports categories. The ideal candidate will bring grocery retail knowledge combined with corporate buying experience, playing a key role in driving product assortment, pricing strategy, promotional planning, and vendor partnerships to support growth and profitability across multiple store locations.

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum 3–5 years of grocery retail experience.
• Required: 2+ years of corporate or centralized buying experience (multi-store preferred).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience with category management, pricing strategy, and promotional planning.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of deli, bakery, or European import products strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with company goals and market trends.
• Manage vendor negotiations, pricing, promotional planning, and contracts.
• Analyze category performance, sales trends, and consumer insights to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with operations, merchandising, and marketing teams.
• Maintain strong knowledge of product quality standards, competitive pricing, and market positioning.
• Source new products and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Ensure product assortment reflects both customer preferences and company heritage.

Why Join Caputo’s?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Family-owned company with a strong community presence
• Opportunities for career growth in a growing organization
• A chance to shape product offerings that celebrate food traditions from around the world

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