Join Weee! as a Regional Buyer I to source and manage regional product assortments for a fast-growing ethnic e-grocer.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Source seasonal and year-round products
- Research competitors' assortment and pricing
- Build long-term vendor partnerships
- Define purchase-order strategies
- Track weekly revenue and KPIs
Must have
- 1+ years in grocery/perishables buying
- Knowledge of product quality standards
- Hands-on experience with vendor negotiation
- Strong Excel and procurement-tool skills
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
- Experience with Asian grocery categories
- Fluency in Mandarin or Spanish
- Food Safety Certification
Practical constraints
- Onsite 5 days a week
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- No formal education required
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Regional Buyer I at Weee! is responsible for sourcing and managing the regional product assortment to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. This role requires a blend of market insight and analytical skills, with a focus on vendor management and inventory planning. Ideal candidates have at least a year of experience in grocery buying or category management, along with strong negotiation and data analysis abilities. The position offers a chance to work closely with various teams and contribute to Weee!'s rapid growth in the ethnic grocery sector.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Weee!'s careers page November 10, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,000).
- Starts above 19% of 154 comparable junior other roles in United States we track (median $90,000 across 61 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Regional Buyer I role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Landover, Maryland, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Weee! lists $63,000–$72,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Regional Buyer I role.
- Where is the role based?
- Weee! is hiring for this position in Landover, Maryland, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Weee! targets junior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Regional Buyer I role at Weee!.
From the original posting
About Weee!
This role is onsite 5 days a week in Landover, MD
About the role
The Regional Buyer I sources, plans, and replenishes the regional assortment to drive sales, margin, and customer satisfaction. You'll bring the "art" to the "science": pairing market intuition and negotiation skill with data and analytics to get customers the products they love.
You'll step in quickly, own on-the-ground execution in the region, and can grow into the Regional Merchandising Manager's right hand.
Responsibilities
Sourcing and assortment
- Source seasonal and year-round products locally, using customer preference data and trend forecasts to find standout items that differentiate the assortment.
- Research competitors' assortment, pricing, and promotions to identify gaps and opportunities.
Vendor management
- 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.
Planning and inventory
- 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.
- Build a forward-looking promotional and inventory flow plan based on seasonality, vendor supply, and market insights.
Quality and cross-functional collaboration
- Partner with Warehouse on product inspection, quality assurance, and cold-storage standards to reduce spoilage and defects.
- Work with Customer Service, Central Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve inventory, quality, and customer issues.
Performance and reporting
- Track weekly revenue, margin, product availability, and other KPIs, and turn the insights into continuous improvement.
- Prepare and present reports to senior leadership, such as P&L impact, inventory projections, and vendor scorecards.
Qualifications
1+ years in grocery/perishables buying, category management, or sourcing (wholesale or retail)
Required
- 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.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field.
- Experience with Asian grocery categories.
- Experience in a multicultural or bilingual business environment; fluency in Mandarin or Spanish.
- Food Safety Certification.
- Familiarity with internal merchandising tools.
Compensation Range
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $63,000 - $72,000
- This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits
- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location
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