Grocery Outlet
Associate Buyer - Deli
Grocery Outlet, Emeryville, California, United States, 94608
About Grocery Outlet:Our Mission:
Touching lives for the betterOur Vision:
Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.Our Values & Behaviors:
Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & ServiceAbout the Team:Our Purchasing team’s mission is to provide bargain-minded customers with the deepest discounts on quality and branded products. In many ways our team is the heart of the organization - building and maintaining vendor relationships and providing solutions for our supplier partners and independent operators. Our buyers are empowered with speed, flexibility, and freedom while their passion and creativity embody the art of closeout buying. Successful members of our team are motivated to exceed annual comp sales, thrive in a collaborative environment, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be motivated by relationship building.About the role:As an Associate Buyer on the Deli team, you will work alongside a buyer to continue to learn and develop your buying/negotiating skills. During this time, your focus will be on assisting the buyer you are teamed up with on all of their categories and key accounts, as well as taking ownership of managing your own categories. The Associate Buyer will report to a Buyer on the Deli Team.Responsibilities Include:Support Buyers on day-to-day functions of the departmentDevelop new relationships as well as foster existing relationships to drive the success of your categoriesResponsible for category management for multiple classes and sub-classesMonitor future purchase orders and manage weekly receipt flow into the 4 different distribution centers to ensure timely arrival of ordersMonitor receipts for fulfillment accuracyWork closely with the inventory planning team to support buyer forecasting and managing of importsDemonstrate ability to successfully sell Grocery Outlet to vendors and foster relationships with our existing supplier baseIdentify category opportunities based on trends within and outside of GOI to help reach and exceed sales and margin plansNavigate key metrics by category and SKU to analyze assortment and potential gapsNegotiate costs that allow to set retail prices that maximize value to the customer while considering the impact on marginEnsure that communication (written/verbal) is complete and thorough with vendor and internal partnersEstablish and maintain a reputation of credibility and responsiveness; promptly returns vendor and store phone calls, ensures timely follow-up on issues within 24 hoursWrite articles addressed to store managers and operators communicating organic trends, merchandising recommendations and general knowledge of the organic categoryAbout The Pay:Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 AnnuallyAnnual Bonus ProgramEquity401(k) Profit SharingMedical, Dental, Vision & More!Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.About you:Degree and 2+ years of purchasing experience or 4 to 6 years of purchasing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience negotiating cost and terms with suppliersAbility to prioritize, multitask and manage multiple projects with broad workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong written & verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and negotiation skillsProven team player, self-motivated, independent thinkerHighly analytical, resourceful, and problem-solving mentalityProficient in the use of Excel, Microsoft Word and OutlookTravel 10% of the timeAble to work a hybrid schedule in our Emeryville, CA office
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Touching lives for the betterOur Vision:
Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.Our Values & Behaviors:
Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & ServiceAbout the Team:Our Purchasing team’s mission is to provide bargain-minded customers with the deepest discounts on quality and branded products. In many ways our team is the heart of the organization - building and maintaining vendor relationships and providing solutions for our supplier partners and independent operators. Our buyers are empowered with speed, flexibility, and freedom while their passion and creativity embody the art of closeout buying. Successful members of our team are motivated to exceed annual comp sales, thrive in a collaborative environment, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be motivated by relationship building.About the role:As an Associate Buyer on the Deli team, you will work alongside a buyer to continue to learn and develop your buying/negotiating skills. During this time, your focus will be on assisting the buyer you are teamed up with on all of their categories and key accounts, as well as taking ownership of managing your own categories. The Associate Buyer will report to a Buyer on the Deli Team.Responsibilities Include:Support Buyers on day-to-day functions of the departmentDevelop new relationships as well as foster existing relationships to drive the success of your categoriesResponsible for category management for multiple classes and sub-classesMonitor future purchase orders and manage weekly receipt flow into the 4 different distribution centers to ensure timely arrival of ordersMonitor receipts for fulfillment accuracyWork closely with the inventory planning team to support buyer forecasting and managing of importsDemonstrate ability to successfully sell Grocery Outlet to vendors and foster relationships with our existing supplier baseIdentify category opportunities based on trends within and outside of GOI to help reach and exceed sales and margin plansNavigate key metrics by category and SKU to analyze assortment and potential gapsNegotiate costs that allow to set retail prices that maximize value to the customer while considering the impact on marginEnsure that communication (written/verbal) is complete and thorough with vendor and internal partnersEstablish and maintain a reputation of credibility and responsiveness; promptly returns vendor and store phone calls, ensures timely follow-up on issues within 24 hoursWrite articles addressed to store managers and operators communicating organic trends, merchandising recommendations and general knowledge of the organic categoryAbout The Pay:Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 AnnuallyAnnual Bonus ProgramEquity401(k) Profit SharingMedical, Dental, Vision & More!Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.About you:Degree and 2+ years of purchasing experience or 4 to 6 years of purchasing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience negotiating cost and terms with suppliersAbility to prioritize, multitask and manage multiple projects with broad workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong written & verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and negotiation skillsProven team player, self-motivated, independent thinkerHighly analytical, resourceful, and problem-solving mentalityProficient in the use of Excel, Microsoft Word and OutlookTravel 10% of the timeAble to work a hybrid schedule in our Emeryville, CA office
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