Guam Pay-Less Markets

Job Purpose:

The Variety Category Buyer will be responsible to effectively manage and procure a diverse selection of products across multiple store locations to ensure that our customers have access to the highest quality variety goods. Will oversee product selection, inventory management, promotional planning, and work closely with Category Supervisors at the store level. This is a dynamic, hands-on role that requires strong organizational skills and an ability to make data-driven purchasing decisions.

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.

• Procure Merchandise for 8 Stores:

  Source, negotiate, and purchase variety goods for our 8-store locations, ensuring that each store has an optimal selection based on customer demand, regional preferences, and seasonal trends.

• Manage SKU Listings:

  Maintain and update SKU listings to ensure accuracy in inventory tracking, ordering processes, and product availability across all locations. Monitor SKU performance and make adjustments as needed.

• Plan for Holiday and Special Promotions:

  Develop and execute strategic plans for holiday, seasonal, and special promotions, ensuring that the appropriate products are available in time for sales events. Work with the marketing team to align product selection with promotional campaigns.

• Collaborate with Category Supervisors:

  Work closely with Category Supervisors at the store level to understand local preferences, identify sales trends, and adjust merchandise accordingly. Assist in maintaining consistency in product assortment and pricing across all locations.

• Inventory and Stock Levels Management:

  Regularly review inventory levels and sales trends to forecast future needs, ensuring that stores are adequately stocked while minimizing overstock and out-of-stock situations.

• Vendor Relations and Negotiations:

  Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, negotiate pricing and terms, and ensure that the best possible product quality and value are obtained for our customers.

• Market Research and Trend Analysis:

  Stay informed of industry trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback to drive product selection decisions. Recommend new product lines based on market research and customer demand.

• Data-Driven Decision Making:

  Utilize sales data, inventory levels, and customer insights to make informed decisions on product selection, stock levels, and promotional strategies.

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 3 years of experience in purchasing, buying, or merchandising, preferably in the retail or grocery industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing vendor relationships.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Proficient in inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• A data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze sales and inventory data to make informed decisions.

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

• Ability to travel between store locations as needed.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions.

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.