Join Weee! as a Regional Buyer II to source and manage regional product assortments for a fast-growing ethnic e-grocer.
Posted by employer 3 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 days 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
- 5+ years in grocery/perishables buying
- Knowledge of product quality standards
- Hands-on experience with vendor negotiation
- Strong Excel and procurement-tool skills
- Working knowledge of ERP systems
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
- Experience with Asian grocery categories
- Experience in a multicultural or bilingual environment
- Fluency in Mandarin or Spanish
- Food Safety Certification
Practical constraints
- Onsite 5 days a week
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Regional Buyer II at Weee! is responsible for sourcing and managing the regional product assortment to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. This role requires expertise in vendor negotiation, inventory management, and data analysis, particularly within the grocery or perishables sector. Ideal candidates will have over five years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of supply chain dynamics, with a preference for those familiar with Asian grocery categories. The position offers a chance to work closely with various teams and contribute to Weee!'s rapid growth in the ethnic grocery market.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Weee!'s careers page September 25, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
- Starts above 9% of 1246 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 176 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Regional Buyer II role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Landover, Maryland, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Weee! lists $71,000–$84,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Regional Buyer II 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 mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Regional Buyer II 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
5+ years in grocery/perishables buying, including vendor negotiation
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 $71,000 - $84,000
- 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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