Sr Buyer - DSD

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to oversee procurement strategies, manage strategic vendor relationships, and develop supply chain capacities. You will be responsible for negotiating optimal pricing and terms while mentoring the purchasing team to align with corporate financial goals. This role reports to the Director of Purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize sales, margin, quality, and supplier relationships.
• Evaluate, select, and monitor supplier relationships. Develop new sources of suppliers.
• Develop merchandising and marketing plans to drive customer engagement. Develop commercial plan for driving Sales.
• Manage DSD Order Guides in the Power HQ system, ensuring pricing and UPC data accuracy.
• Guide, train, and oversee buyers, associates, and assistants.
• Lead efforts to align and inspire cross-functional partners across Operations, Store Operations, Marketing, and IT—bringing together diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals.
• Have a deep understanding of the State Laws and Policies of various states we sell in.

Requirements

• 10+ years of procurement experience.
• 5+ years of DSD Experience.
• 5+ years of experience using and analyzing syndicated data to optimize business performance.
• Experience conducting RFP campaigns and managing complex sourcing scenarios.
• Experience leading a team, defining team and individual goals, sharing best practices, and developing talent.
• Collaborative with demonstrated leadership qualities in previous roles.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy taking calculated risks.
• Able to react quickly and re-prioritize competing priorities.
• Ability to influence decisions and skilled negotiator.
• Innate ability to identify product trends and hot selling items.
• Well organized, detail oriented, and good follow-through.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Pay

• Base Salary Range: $125,000 - $145,000 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.