Assistant Buyer (San Diego)

About the Job

Hello, potential PriceSmart candidate. Were on a mission to hire the very best, and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize the greatest contributions to the company can come from anywhere in the organization, and we know that the next one could be yours!

The Assistant Buyer is responsible for supporting the Buyer in product selection, assortment planning, vendor management, and pricing management and promotional activities. This role requires a keen understanding of the retail landscape, market trends, and inventory management to assess products, recommend adjustments, and provide strategic input. The Assistant Buyer works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of promotional, seasonal, and merchandising plans while maintaining a focus on financial objectives and product quality.

What You'll Do

Product Selection & Assortment Planning

• Assess product samples and provide feedback to vendors to aid in the development and selection of new items.
• Manage the set-up and approval process for new vendors, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Supervise the setup and approval process for new items, ensuring accurate and timely updates on key product information (e.g., first costs, discounts, payment terms, status codes).
• Monitor SKU reports and recommend adjustments to optimize SKU selection and inventory performance.
• Ensure all products and packaging meet negotiated specifications and quality standards through proper documentation and inspections / audits before they reach the sales floor.

Vendor Management

Trade Expertise & Market Research

Pricing & Margin

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Promotion Planning

Financial & Budget Management

Reporting & Analysis

Who You Are

Experience : 3-5 years of progressive experience in retail buying, merchandising, or product management.

Skills :

Key Competencies :

Some Important Intangibles

Benefits & Perks

We believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. This is what we can offer for all your hard work :

Our Commitment

We not only embrace and celebrate the diversity of our membership base and communities, but also strive to achieve the same in our employees. At PriceSmart, we are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or any other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Get to know us

PriceSmart was founded with a purpose to inspire and impact the lives and businesses of our Members, our employees and our communities through the ethical delivery of the best quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices.

Throughout the years, we have constantly asked ourselves how we can do more and have a greater impact. We want to prove that we are a company that can grow, be profitable and do good in the world, and we have learned that it takes a great organizational culture to achieve that goal.

At PriceSmart, you can look forward to company events, anniversaries celebrating our employees with more than 20, or 30 years of tenure, volunteering and learning opportunities, and just great company filled with curious, kind folks. Dreaming up and sharing ideas arent responsibilities reserved for certain teams or leaders; the challenge of building our own culture is on all of our shoulders. That sense of community and belonging keeps us excited to walk through the door everyday, wherever that door may be, in any of our 13 countries.