Buyer (Grocery or Perishable)

Reporting to Category Manager, the Buyer will be tasked with buying domestic products for our new US store opening in either the Grocery or Perishable department for our US region. You will be 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.

Reporting to Category Manager, the Buyer will be tasked with buying domestic products for our new US store opening in either the Grocery or Perishable department for our US region. You will be 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 Commerce 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 and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) 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

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• 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 may apply to some of these perks.

Shift

5-day work week (Monday to Friday), 9:00am - 5:30pm

Safety Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket's top priority. We've established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.