Sr. Buyer, Merchandise (Pharmacy & Vet Diets)

Petco Sr. Buyer - Pharmacy - Vet Diets

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people and our planet.

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We're focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

In this position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our company's product assortment and driving strategic purchasing decisions across multiple sales channels, including online and brick-and-mortar stores. Your expertise in procurement, market trends, and supplier relationships will help maximize sales, optimize inventory levels, and enhance the overall customer experience. This role is ideal for an experienced buyer looking to take greater responsibility and to make a significant impact on our merchandising strategy.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and implement a comprehensive product assortment strategy aligned with the company's goals, market trends, and customer preferences.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for assortment expansion or optimization.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current vendors and potential new suppliers, negotiating terms, pricing, and promotional support to achieve favorable buying conditions.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely delivery, quality control, and compliance with contractual agreements.
• Lead the creation of purchase plans that balance demand forecasts, inventory levels, and sales targets, considering factors such as seasonality and product lifecycle.
• Monitor and adjust purchase orders to align with changing market conditions and consumer demand.
• Oversee inventory levels across various sales channels, working closely with inventory analysts to prevent stockouts and minimize overstock situations.
• Develop strategies to manage clearance and slow-moving inventory effectively.
• Collaborate with the merchandise planning, marketing, and e-commerce teams to ensure alignment of buying strategies with overall business objectives.
• Communicate assortment plans, promotional activities, and product launches to relevant stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior to inform buying decisions and identify emerging market opportunities.
• Analyze sales performance and recommend adjustments to product offerings or pricing strategies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior buying team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Lead by example in demonstrating effective negotiation skills, vendor relationship management, and strategic decision-making.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Note : Current responsibilities may be impacted by company and team priorities that have evolved since the information displayed in the Workday job profile. The description outlines general job duties and requirements; however, the partner's manager may assign additional responsibilities or tasks as needed to meet business needs.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

Salary Range : $88,800.00 - $133,200.00

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.