Buyer

Buyer

Job Category : Purchasing

Location : Emeryville, CA

Job Type : Full-Time, Hybrid

About Grocery Outlet :

Our Mission : Touching lives for the better

Our 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 & Service

About 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 : You will be a part of the MTO (Made-to-Order) team; the MTO Team 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 +-$90M 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 Sr. Buyer Grocery.

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
• 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 ITbringing 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 :

About You :

Equal Opportunity Employer