Company description Hunger Mountain Co-op, located at 623 Stone Cutters Way in Montpelier, Vermont, is a member-owned, community-based food co-op. We are committed to building dynamic a community of healthy individuals, sustainable local food systems, and thriving cooperative commerce. 

Hunger Mountain Co-op currently has over 8,000 Member-Owners, carries over 2,000 local products, and employs 165 employees all earning at least the Vermont Livable Wage. Our Co-op is also proudly one of three state designated Vermont Green Grocery Environmental Leaders and a recent recipient of a Sustainability Star from National Co+op Grocers.

Contributing to our community is a core value at Hunger Mountain Co-op. We hosts year-round community workshops and events (including our Earth Day Celebration and Food & Wellness Fair) and also supports area schools, local projects, nonprofits, and initiatives that align with our mission. Last year's community giving program provided over $40,000 in donations, sponsorships, and grants. 

Another area of great importance to our Co-op is food insecurity and access to healthy foods. In central Vermont, one in four of our neighbors is struggling with hunger. In response to this growing issue, the Co-op works with area groups like Central Vermont Medical Center, Community Harvest of Central Vermont, and Montpelier Food Pantry to help fight hunger in our community. 

Job description

Are you passionate about local and organic food, your community, and customer service? Do you thrive on working in a fast-paced, dynamic, supportive and fun environment? Do you love to help others, and are you willing to drop everything to assist a customer or coworker? If you answered yes to all of the above, you’ve come to the right place!

Hunger Mountain Co-op is central Vermont’s fastest growing member-owned natural foods market. We are seeking a Lead Buyer to join our grocery department team.

Our Lead Buyer position effectively manages grocery department inventory in support of Co-op goals for sales, gross margin, turns and customer satisfaction. We are seeking a candidate with prior retail buying experience and experience in the natural foods industry who can provide excellent service to our customers, vendors, staff and community.

Please review the full job description and complete an application online via the link at http://hungermountain.coop/AboutUs/CoopCareers

Hunger Mountain Co-op is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply for employment.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex, marital or parental status, disability, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Compensation this position is : hourly, $15/hr + Application instructions Deadlineno deadline