Grocery Buyer I – Merchandising & Sourcing

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

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.