10+ years of experience in buying or selling consumer products
Experience in discount retail or with opportunistic product assortments
Strong negotiation skills with a focus on mutually beneficial outcomes
Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take calculated risks
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments with shifting priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated history of driving growth and innovation
Responsibilities
Analyze internal and syndicated data to identify assortment opportunities and trends
Define retail pricing strategies to optimize sales and profit margins
Negotiate competitive costs to enhance customer value perception
Recommend innovative solutions during vendor negotiations
Manage DSD Order Guides ensuring data accuracy
Collaborate with Inventory Planning to grow sales while minimizing losses
Lead cross-functional efforts to align diverse teams towards shared goals
Benefits
Annual bonus program
Equity participation
401(k) profit sharing
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Additional benefits available
Full Job Description
About the Role:
You will be a part of the Grocery team which is responsible for the category management decisions, assortment planning, seasonal planning, RFP's and the buying and replenishment of everyday items. As a Grocery Buyer, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of your assigned categories within the Department, generating +-$80M annually. Your primary role is to optimize the assortment through exceptional category management practices, including a rigorous regular item level review, supplier performance reviews & promotional planning while supporting our commitment of providing VALUE to our customers. This role reports to the Director - Purchasing.
Responsibilities Include:
Analyze internal and syndicated data to identify assortment opportunities and emerging trends.
Define retail pricing strategies to optimize sales, inventory turns, and profit margins.
Take calculated risks to drive excitement and engagement with customers.
Negotiate the most competitive costs to enhance customer value perception.
Recommend and champion innovative solutions during vendor negotiations.
Manage DSD Order Guides in the Power HQ system, ensuring pricing and UPC data accuracy.
Collaborate with the Inventory Planning team to identify opportunities that strategically grow sales while minimizing losses.
Cultivate and strengthen relationships with current suppliers.
Prioritize deals and opportunities based on Open-to-Buy (OTB) needs.
Lead efforts to align and inspire cross-functional partners across Operations, Store Operations, Marketing, and IT-bringing together diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals.
Set and execute short- and long-term plans aligned with team and departmental strategies.
Adapt to shifting priorities and respond effectively to evolving business demands.
Effectively communicate and position the unique Grocery Outlet and Independent Operator model to vendors.
About The Pay:
Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 Annually
Annual Bonus Program
Equity
401(k) Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.
About You:
You have 10+ years of experience buying or selling consumer products
Experience in a discount retail environment and/or working with an opportunistic product assortment is highly desirable.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for taking smart, calculated risks.
Collaborative and people-oriented, with a natural ability to build strong relationships.
Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and minimal direction.
Sharp trend-spotting instincts and a passion for identifying hot-selling products.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and reliable follow-through.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Passionate, driven, and consistently engaged in delivering results.
Demonstrated history of driving growth, improvement, or innovation in previous roles.
About Grocery Outlet
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. is a supermarket company that offers discount, overstocked and closeout products from name brand and private label suppliers. The company was founded in 1946 in San Francisco, California and has since expanded to over 350 locations in the United States. Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. went public in 2019 and is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol GO. The company's mission is to provide customers with high-quality products at affordable prices.
