The Opportunity:
T&T Supermarket is expanding our Merchandising team and as a Buyer you will be tasked with buying domestic products for our new US store opening in either the Meat, Produce, Seafood or Grocery department for our US region. You will be reporting to the Category Manager and working closely with the local vendors and store Department Heads for the end-to-end purchasing process to ensure customers of T&T can enjoy a variety of delicacies in the comfort of their own home.
You Will:
· 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
You Should Have:
· Must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with major in Business Administration or Supply Chain preferred
· Must have 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
· Must have strong technical knowledge of product categories, specification, pricing, including product grading & standards, US trade practices, USDA and FDA regulations and mandatory standards
· Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin), Vietnamese, Tagalog is an asset
· Possess enthusiasm, timely with deadlines, urgency, analytical skills, negotiation skills, problem solving skills, decision making skills
· Proficient computer skills (Microsoft office programs)
· Ability to travel locally and overseas as required
About T&T
T&T Supermarkets is marking 30 years as Canada’s favorite Asian grocery store with the announcement that it will soon open a store in the United States. The new store will open 2024 in Bellevue, Washington in the Marketplace at Factoria. At 76,000 square feet, it will be the largest Asian supermarket in the state, and a flagship store for T&T.
Additionally, T&T will be establishing a regional office in the greater Los Angeles area to grow T&T’s vendor base with American food suppliers.
Headquartered in Richmond, BC, T&T Supermarkets is the largest Asian supermarket chain in Canada, operating stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. The stores feature an expansive variety of fresh produce, meat, seafood, Asian packaged goods, trendy kitchenware and gifts, as well as in-store kitchens and bakeries. T&T Supermarkets was founded in Vancouver in 1993 and is now led by CEO, Tina Lee.
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Discretionary Bonus (Quarterly Paid)
- Paid Holiday Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off (Annual Vacation, Sick, Marriage, Bereavement)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Care
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Training
- Long Service Award
- Staff Recreation Activity
(Conditions Apply)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,304.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- supermarket: 2 years (Preferred)
- Procurement: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Relocate:
- Brea, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
