Buyer I
Giant Food, Hyattsville, MD, United States
Category/Area of Expertise:
Merchandising
Job Requisition:
496238
Address:
USA-MD-Hyattsville-8301 Professional Place Ste115
Store Code:
Fresh - Brands (5149298)
Overview
The Buyer is responsible for negotiating costs and procuring products within designated categories. This role collaborates closely with sourcing teams to provide guidance on product attributes and specifications, ensuring alignment with brand standards and business objectives. The Buyer plays a key role in vendor selection, cost optimization, and maintaining product quality, all while driving profitability and market competitiveness. Provide guidance and direction to central sourcing teams regarding product attributes and specifications to ensure brand needs are met.
Operational Excellence
Negotiate costs with approved vendors to optimize value and maintain quality standards
Achieve key procurement performance metrics, including service level targets, inventory turnover and dollar management, code date compliance and reduction of forced outs, buyer-adjusted account accuracy, minimization of buyer/distribution center (DC) loss
Ensure timely and accurate purchase order execution to support supply chain continuity
Collaborate cross‑functionally with replenishment, logistics, and merchandising teams to resolve operational issues and improve process efficiency
Monitor vendor performance and elevate recurring service failures to drive corrective action
Participate in regular on‑site warehouse visits to strengthen collaboration and communication with warehouse operations team, evaluate product condition upon arrival—including quality, code dating and rotation practices—and gain firsthand insight into handling, storage and distribution processes to inform better procurement decisions
Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying cost‑saving opportunities and process enhancements
Planning and Execution
Develop strong business relationships with warehouse team and vendors to deliver quality needs at best cost
Develop accurate projected costs and item movement to pricing to support margin projections
Support promotional planning to drive sales
Analyze and create recommendations regarding item trends, seasonal updates, and product supply issues
What You Will Bring
1‑3 years of retail buying experience, preferably in retail grocery
Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience working with large data sets and deriving actionable insights and recommendations, including those that have a financial impact
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
Salary
$80,925 – $107,900
Location
This position will be on‑site at the Giant Food Headquarters in Hyattsville, MD.
Benefits
Our CARE culture is built on a legacy of prioritizing people, offering comprehensive healthcare, life insurance, paid parental leave, wellness programs, a 401k plan with up to a 5% company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs. GROW with us through benefits like tuition reimbursement, scholarship & grant programs, leadership development, career advancement, continuous learning opportunities and access to Market USA Credit Union. BELONG through Business Resource Groups (BRGs), rewards & recognition programs, community outreach, and countless volunteer opportunities that connect us with the communities we serve.
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Merchandising
Job Requisition:
496238
Address:
USA-MD-Hyattsville-8301 Professional Place Ste115
Store Code:
Fresh - Brands (5149298)
Overview
The Buyer is responsible for negotiating costs and procuring products within designated categories. This role collaborates closely with sourcing teams to provide guidance on product attributes and specifications, ensuring alignment with brand standards and business objectives. The Buyer plays a key role in vendor selection, cost optimization, and maintaining product quality, all while driving profitability and market competitiveness. Provide guidance and direction to central sourcing teams regarding product attributes and specifications to ensure brand needs are met.
Operational Excellence
Negotiate costs with approved vendors to optimize value and maintain quality standards
Achieve key procurement performance metrics, including service level targets, inventory turnover and dollar management, code date compliance and reduction of forced outs, buyer-adjusted account accuracy, minimization of buyer/distribution center (DC) loss
Ensure timely and accurate purchase order execution to support supply chain continuity
Collaborate cross‑functionally with replenishment, logistics, and merchandising teams to resolve operational issues and improve process efficiency
Monitor vendor performance and elevate recurring service failures to drive corrective action
Participate in regular on‑site warehouse visits to strengthen collaboration and communication with warehouse operations team, evaluate product condition upon arrival—including quality, code dating and rotation practices—and gain firsthand insight into handling, storage and distribution processes to inform better procurement decisions
Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying cost‑saving opportunities and process enhancements
Planning and Execution
Develop strong business relationships with warehouse team and vendors to deliver quality needs at best cost
Develop accurate projected costs and item movement to pricing to support margin projections
Support promotional planning to drive sales
Analyze and create recommendations regarding item trends, seasonal updates, and product supply issues
What You Will Bring
1‑3 years of retail buying experience, preferably in retail grocery
Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience working with large data sets and deriving actionable insights and recommendations, including those that have a financial impact
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
Salary
$80,925 – $107,900
Location
This position will be on‑site at the Giant Food Headquarters in Hyattsville, MD.
Benefits
Our CARE culture is built on a legacy of prioritizing people, offering comprehensive healthcare, life insurance, paid parental leave, wellness programs, a 401k plan with up to a 5% company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs. GROW with us through benefits like tuition reimbursement, scholarship & grant programs, leadership development, career advancement, continuous learning opportunities and access to Market USA Credit Union. BELONG through Business Resource Groups (BRGs), rewards & recognition programs, community outreach, and countless volunteer opportunities that connect us with the communities we serve.
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