Regional Buyer II

Weee! is the largest and fastest‑growing ethnic e‑grocer in the United States, headquartered in Fremont, CA and operating coast‑to‑coast. The company has raised over $800 M in funding and is preparing for its next stage of growth and an eventual public listing.

About the Role

The Regional Buyer I sources, plans, and replenishes the regional assortment to drive sales, margin, and customer satisfaction. The role blends market intuition and negotiation skill with data and analytics, executing on‑the‑ground initiatives and supporting the Regional Merchandising Manager.

Responsibilities

• Source seasonal and year‑round products locally, using customer preference data and trend forecasts to find standout items.
• Research competitors’ assortment, pricing, and promotions to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Build long‑term, trust‑based vendor partnerships that secure competitive pricing, better terms, consistent quality, and reliable supply.
• Monitor vendor performance at the regional level through scorecards.
• Define purchase‑order strategies with the Regional Merchandising Manager, aligned to business goals.
• Plan orders and replenishment from sales history and forecasts, weighing inventory levels, logistics lead times, and supply constraints to prevent stockouts and overstock.
• Develop forward‑looking promotional and inventory flow plans based on seasonality, vendor supply, and market insights.
• Partner with Warehouse on product inspection, quality assurance, and cold‑storage standards to reduce spoilage and defects.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Central Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve inventory, quality, and customer issues.
• Track weekly revenue, margin, product availability, and other KPIs, turning insights into continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present reports to senior leadership, such as P&L impact, inventory projections, and vendor scorecards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in grocery/perishables buying, including vendor negotiation.
• Knowledge of product quality standards and supply chain dynamics.
• Hands‑on experience with vendor negotiation and inventory management.
• Strong Excel and procurement‑tool skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and relational databases.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience with Asian grocery categories.
• Experience in a multicultural or bilingual business environment; fluency in Mandarin or Spanish (preferred).
• Food Safety Certification.
• Familiarity with internal merchandising tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance package (medical, dental, vision) with PPO/HMO options.
• 401(k) with 4 % company match.
• Equity and bonus opportunities.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday time off.
• Monthly mobile stipend.
• Monthly Weee! Points credits.

Pay

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $71,000 – $84,000. The role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives, and benefits. Individual pay is determined by factors such as job‑related skills, experience, and work location.