Associate Buyer - Deli

• Support Buyers on day-to-day functions of the department
• Develop new relationships as well as foster existing relationships to drive the success of your categories
• Responsible for category management for multiple classes and sub-classes
• Monitor future purchase orders and manage weekly receipt flow into the 4 different distribution centers, to insure timely arrival of orders
• Monitor receipts for fulfilment accuracy
• Work closely with the inventory planning team to support buyer forecasting and managing of imports
• Demonstrate ability to successfully sell Grocery Outlet to vendors and foster relationships with our existing supplier base
• Identify category opportunities based on trends within and outside of GOI to help reach and exceed sales and margin plans
• Navigate key metrics by category and SKU to analyze assortment and potential gaps
• Negotiate costs that allow to set retail prices that maximize value to the customer while considering the impact in margin.
• Ensure that communication (written/verbal) is complete and thorough with vendor and internal partners
• Establishes and maintains a reputation of credibility and responsiveness; promptly returns vendor and store phone calls, ensures timely follow-up on issues within 24 hours
• Write articles addressed to store managers and operators communicating organic trends, merchandising recommendations and general knowledge of the organic category

• Base Salary Range: $70,000 - 75,000
• 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

• Degree and 2+ years of purchasing experience or 4 to 6 years of purchasing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience negotiating costs and terms with suppliers
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and manage multiple projects with broad workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Proven team player, self-motivated, independent thinker
• Highly analytical, resourceful, and problem-solving mentality
• Proficient in the use of Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Travel 10% of the time
• Able to work a hybrid schedule in our Emeryville, Ca office

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