Guam Pay-Less Markets

Job Purpose:

The Junior Buyer will assist assigned Category Buyers with clerical and operational tasks while independently managing smaller categories to procure merchandise. This position supports the procurement team by ensuring smooth operations, accurate data entry, and timely purchases that align with customer needs and company goals. The Junior Buyer will contribute to ensuring the availability of quality products across all store locations.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required but is not intended to be a conclusive list. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist Category Buyers:

  Support assigned Category Buyers in clerical tasks such as data entry, purchase order creation, vendor communication, and report generation.

• Manage Smaller Categories:

  Take ownership of smaller product categories, including product selection, vendor negotiations, and inventory management to meet customer needs and maximize profitability.

• Maintain SKU Listings:

  Update and maintain accurate SKU information, including descriptions, pricing, and inventory levels, to ensure smooth operations and informed purchasing decisions.

• Support Promotional Planning:

  Assist in planning and executing holiday, seasonal, and special promotions. Ensure smaller category items are aligned with marketing initiatives and available for promotional periods.

• Collaborate with Store Teams:

  Communicate with store Category Supervisors to gather feedback on product performance, regional preferences, and inventory requirements for smaller categories.

• Vendor Relations:

  Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors. Assist in negotiating terms and ensuring timely delivery of merchandise for assigned categories.

• Market Research:

  Monitor industry trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings to identify opportunities for category growth and improvement.

• Data Management and Analysis:

  Use sales and inventory data to analyze category performance, forecast needs, and make informed procurement decisions for assigned categories.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in purchasing, merchandising, or retail operations, preferably in the grocery or retail industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, with a collaborative mindset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

• Basic understanding of retail trends, customer preferences, and seasonal buying patterns.

• Problem-solving skills with a proactive and adaptable approach.

• Willingness to learn and grow within the procurement function.

Safety & Health Responsibilities:

Pay-Less Markets is committed to providing and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment for all employees and customers. As part of this commitment, Pay-Less Markets has developed safety, security and occupational health policies, practices, and standards.

With this understanding, all employees are required to: Adhere to all local and federal safety and environmental codes, ordinances, standards and laws; adhere to all Pay-Less Markets and local safety plans, policies, practices and standards; be aware of and follow all safety rules of your work site; report any unsafe conditions or accidents to your supervisor and participate in mandatory or available safety training.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and respond to customers and employees. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.