Buyer

About This Role

As a Buyer for T&T Supermarket's new US store, you will be responsible for sourcing and negotiating domestic products for either the Meat, Produce, Seafood, or Grocery department. You will manage the end-to-end purchasing process, working with local vendors and store Department Heads to ensure a diverse product assortment for customers.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and replenish products (Meat, Produce, Seafood or Grocery) at competitive market price, while ensuring accurate delivery
• Provide assistance in establishing pricing guidelines and maintaining sales plus gross profit expectations
• Generate reports and performs analysis on product selection, sales, pricing, market reports, forecast for promotion and other related data as required
• Understand customers’ needs and partner closely with local suppliers in sourcing new and seasonal products in a timely manner
• Develop and maintain vendor partnership, programs, sponsorships and in-store promotions
• Coordinate deliveries with vendor and store receivers to maintain optimal inventory and product quality
• Act as a point of contact to operations specialists, merchandising department or end users regarding any merchandising issues

Requirements

• 2-3+ years of Buyer experience for food related products (Meat, Produce, Seafood or Grocery) preferably at a large supermarket chain
• Strong technical knowledge of product categories, specification, pricing, including product grading & standards, US trade practices, USDA and FDA regulations and mandatory standards
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft office programs)
• Ability to travel locally and overseas as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with major in Business Administration or Commerce preferred
• 2 to 3 years plus relevant experience of Buyer experience for food related products (Meat, Produce, Seafood or Grocery products) preferably at a large supermarket chain

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with major in Business Administration or Commerce
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits