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Grocery Outlet Inc
Sr Buyer - DSD
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What they do
A Purchasing Manager manages the purchasing of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.
$110,521 / year median in California
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Sr Buyer
- DSD Grocery Outlet Inc
- 3.4 Emeryville, CA Job Details $125,000
- $145,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Food & beverage industry purchasing experience Data integrity assurance Vendor relationship building Supplier performance analysis Pricing 5 years Merchandising Retail buying Marketing strategy development Managing procurement teams Team development Managing supply chain operations teams Developing strategic sourcing strategies Retail category management Data management Task prioritization Supply chain management Mentoring Vendor relationship management Leading team collaboration initiatives Sales strategy Request for proposal Senior level Negotiated pricing Training Cross-functional team management Leadership Communication skills Marketing Cross-functional communication
Full Job Description 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 & Service About theTeam:
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.
Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to oversee procurement strategies, manage strategic vendor relationships, and develop supply chain capacities. You will be responsible for negotiating optimal pricing and terms while mentoring purchasing team to align with corporate financial goals. This role reports to the Director of Purchasing.Responsibilities Include:
Purchasing:
Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize sales, margin, quality, and supplier relationships.Supplier Management:
Evaluate, select and monitor supplier relationships. Develop new sources of suppliers.Category Management and Merchandising:
Develop merchandising and marketing plans to drive customer engagement. Develop commercial plan for driving Sales. Data Management- Manage DSD Order Guides in the Power HQ system, ensuring pricing and UPC data accuracy.
Leadership & Mentorship:
Guide, train, and oversee buyers, associates and assistants. Cross-Functional Collaboration- Lead efforts to align and inspire cross-functional partners across Operations, Store Operations, Marketing, and IT—bringing together diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals.
Laws and Policies:
Have a deep understanding of the State Laws and Policies of various states we sell in.About The Pay:
Base Salary Range:
$125,000- $145,000 Annually Annual Bonus Program Equity 401(k) Profit Sharing Medical, Dental, Vision & More!