Grocery Outlet
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 IT—bringing 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
Base Salary Range: $96,800 - $100,000 Annually
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
About You
You have 10+ years of experience buying or selling consumer products
Experience working with a discontinuous product assortment and/or discount retailer is highly desired
You have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy taking calculated risks
You love people, are collaborative and enjoy building relationships
You’re able to react quickly and re‑prioritize competing priorities with limited direction… you love this environment!
You are passionate about what you do and have shown high levels of engagement in previous roles
You have a proven track record of growth and/or improvement in previous roles
You are a skilled negotiator that is unafraid to offer the ridiculous but can achieve outcomes in which everyone wins
You have an innate ability to identify product trends and hot selling items… you enjoy this!
You are well organized, detail oriented and have good follow‑through
You have excellent written and oral communication skills
To learn about how we collect, use and secure your personal information, click here to see our privacy policy.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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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 IT—bringing 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
Base Salary Range: $96,800 - $100,000 Annually
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
About You
You have 10+ years of experience buying or selling consumer products
Experience working with a discontinuous product assortment and/or discount retailer is highly desired
You have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy taking calculated risks
You love people, are collaborative and enjoy building relationships
You’re able to react quickly and re‑prioritize competing priorities with limited direction… you love this environment!
You are passionate about what you do and have shown high levels of engagement in previous roles
You have a proven track record of growth and/or improvement in previous roles
You are a skilled negotiator that is unafraid to offer the ridiculous but can achieve outcomes in which everyone wins
You have an innate ability to identify product trends and hot selling items… you enjoy this!
You are well organized, detail oriented and have good follow‑through
You have excellent written and oral communication skills
To learn about how we collect, use and secure your personal information, click here to see our privacy policy.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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