Buyer I

Giant Food; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Food is seeking a Corporate Buyer in Hyattsville, MD to negotiate costs, procure products, and drive profitability across designated categories. You will partner with sourcing teams to ensure brand standards and competitive pricing while supporting inventory and promotional initiatives.

The role requires 1–3 years of retail buying experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field, plus advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of retail buying experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Experience working with large data sets and deriving actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate costs with vendors to optimize value while maintaining quality.
• Collaborate with sourcing, replenishment, and merchandising teams to align with brand standards.
• Develop accurate projected costs and item movement to support margin projections.
• Support promotional planning to drive sales and manage product availability.
• Analyze item trends, seasonal updates, and supply issues to inform procurement decisions.
• Visit on-site warehouses to assess product condition, storage practices, and process improvements.

Skills

Retail buying experience

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising

Job Requisition: 558864

Address: USA-MD-Hyattsville-8301 Professional Place Ste115

Store Code: Fresh - Brands (5149293)

Who is Giant & Why Join Us?

Born in the DMV, Giant Food has proudly served our communities for over 90 years. From our first store on Georgia Avenue to becoming the #1 grocer in the Baltimore-Washington area, we've stayed rooted in what matters most-our people and our neighborhoods. Today, we operate more than 160 stores across D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware, continuing our mission to be the most trusted and loved local food retailer.

At Giant, our purpose goes beyond the aisles. We actively partner with community organizations to enrich the lives of our neighbors and create meaningful impact where we live and work.

When you join Giant, you become part of a culture built on three core commitments: Grow, Care, and Belong.

We support your growth through tuition reimbursement, scholarships and grants, leadership development, career advancement opportunities, continuous learning, and access to financial resources like Market USA Credit Union.

We care for your associates with comprehensive healthcare, life insurance, paid parental leave, wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with up to a 5% company match (eligible positions), paid time off, employee assistance programs, and wellbeing resources that support you both on and off the job.

You'll belong in an inclusive environment supported by Business Resource Groups, recognition programs, community outreach initiatives, and volunteer opportunities that connect you to the communities we serve.

Join our team and be part of a 90+ year legacy-because food makes us a grocery store, but our people make us GIANT.

Position Summary

Do you enjoy bringing order to busy workdays and helping your teammates stay on track? As a Corporate associate, you keep work organized and moving. You'll partner closely with others, solve everyday challenges and provide the support teams need to stay organized and get results.

Position Summary: The Buyer is responsible for negotiating costs and procuring products within designated categories. This role collaborates closely with sourcing teams to provide guidance on product attributes and specifications, ensuring alignment with brand standards and business objectives. The Buyer plays a key role in vendor selection, cost optimization, and maintaining product quality, all while driving profitability and market competitiveness. Provide guidance and direction to central sourcing teams regarding product attributes and specifications to ensure brand needs are met.

What You Will Do

Grow Our People

We care deeply about people, enjoy diversity and develop talent to get the best out of all of us

Obsess Over Customers

We delight our customers with innovative products and experiences that support a healthier future for people and planet

Win Together

We collaborate across boundaries to deliver on our strategy and purpose

Operational Excellence

• Negotiate costs with approved vendors to optimize value and maintain quality standards
• Achieve key procurement performance metrics, including:
• Service level targets
• Inventory turnover and dollar management
• Code date compliance and reduction of forced outs
• Buyer-adjusted account accuracy
• Minimization of buyer/distribution center (DC) loss
• Ensure timely and accurate purchase order execution to support supply chain continuity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with replenishment, logistics, and merchandising teams to resolve operational issues and improve process efficiency.
• Monitor vendor performance and elevate recurring service failures to drive corrective action.
• Participate in regular on-site warehouse visits to:
• Strengthen collaboration and communication with warehouse operations team
• Evaluate product condition upon arrival, including quality, code dating and rotation practices
• Gain firsthand insight into handling, storage and distribution processes to inform better procurement decisions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements.

Planning and Execution

• Develop strong business relationships with warehouse teams and vendors to deliver quality needs at best cost
• Develop accurate projected costs and item movement to pricing to support margin projections
• Support promotional planning to drive sales
• Analyze and create recommendations regarding item trends, seasonal updates, and product supply issues

What You Will Bring

• 1-3 years of retail buying experience, preferably in retail grocery
• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working with large data sets and deriving actionable insights and recommendations, including those that have a financial impact
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint

Salary range is between $80,925.00 - $107,900.00