Sr Director, Purchasing - MeatGrocery Outlet Holding • Emeryville, CA, US
Sr Director, Purchasing - Meat
Grocery Outlet Holding • Emeryville, CA, US
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[job_card.job_description]Overall management of the Department's sales, margin, inventory, personnel and store communications Responsible for managing and nurturing current and new supplier relationships Be able to communicate effectively with 3 Responsible for negotiating deals with suppliers for products to be sold in stores, while maintaining desired price points, value, margin and turn requirements Responsible for researching pricing and movement of products Understand and execute appropriate distribution of products and maintain proper turn rates Respond to all supplier offers and problems in a timely manner Communicate with stores regarding pricing and product issues, special handling and merchandising ideas Review all newly created purchase orders Visit suppliers and stores when necessary (Including GOE Stores) Responsible for the supervision and training of different levels of direct reports, including but not limited to the following : account development, professional development, accounting responsibilities, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, etc. Ensure that all responsibilities are completed within Grocery Outlet standards of performance Base Salary Range : $185,000 - $205,000 Annually Annual Bonus Program Equity 401(k) Profit Sharing Medical, Dental, Vision & More! Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location You have a BA Degree or eight to ten years retailing / sales or related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with in-depth knowledge of the industry You are a team player and can make quick, educated decisions Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, financial statements, government regulations and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, suppliers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community You have a strong financial acumen and experience with use of all financial statements You are a skilled negotiator who can build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers You can write presentations and present information effectively to top management public groups, suppliers and / or board of directors You can calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, margins, and percentages You can solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists You have strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Windows based programs. Experience with SAP based systems and Salesforce are a plus Ability to travel estimated 15% to 25% of the time with some weekend travel for food shows, conferences and conventions
Sr Director, Purchasing - Meat
Job Category : Purchasing
Requisition Number : SRDIR003007
Posted : October 13, 2025
Full-Time
Hybrid
Location : Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
Description
About Grocery Outlet :
- Our Mission : Touching lives for the better
- Our Vision : Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.
- Our Values & Behaviors : Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service
About the Team : Our Purchasing team's mission is to provide bargain-minded customers with the deepest discounts on quality and branded products. In many ways our team is the heart of the organization- building and maintaining vendor relationships and providing solutions for our supplier partners and independent operators. Our buyers are empowered with speed, flexibility, and freedom while their passion and creativity embody the art of closeout buying. Successful members of our team are motivated to exceed annual comp sales, thrive in a collaborative environment, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be motivated by relationship building.
About the Role : You will act as a player coach having total P&L responsibilities (revenue, margin & expenses) for your entire team. You will need the ability to think strategically and develop growth plans that can be communicated clearly to cross functional areas of the company (Marketing, Operations, etc.) and executed by you and your team members. You will need to provide clear weekly direction to your team as well as the operation's team of Fresh Merchandisers on the current priorities most relevant to achieving growth plans. You will help your team make quick buying decisions, manage WORLD CLASS key supplier relationships and above all, train & develop the members of your team for additional responsibility. Given the broad nature of the merchandise within the department, you must have the ability to develop a solid understanding of Grocery Outlet's core customer and have a "gut merchant" sense about how various items will perform at deeply discounted retails. This role reports to the SVP - Perishables.
Responsibilities Include :
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party partners responsible for the developing and manufacturing of case ready items for GOI Beef, Pork, Poultry & Fresh Seafood
About The Pay :
About You :
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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