A division of Pattison Food Group, Associated Grocers is the leading grocery wholesaler company in Western Canada serving independent retail locations in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan out of several distribution centers located in two provinces.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Merchandising and Procurement, the Grocery Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory for assigned grocery suppliers/categories to meet sales, margin, and inventory targets. This role focuses on vendor management, inventory optimization, and ensuring product availability.

Responsibilities:

- Identifying recent product opportunities, emerging trends, and innovative offerings to enhance category performance.
- Sourcing and negotiating with vendors to secure competitive pricing, terms, and promotional support.
- Overseeing inventory to maintain adequate product availability while reducing overstock and minimizing shrink.
- Monitoring and analyzing product performance, sales trends and market decisions to make informed purchasing decisions and optimize assortment.
- Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, ensuring service level expectations are met and resolving supply issues.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements




- Performing other duties and tasks as assigned or required, consistent with the nature and scope of the position.

Required Skills & Experience

- Post-secondary education in business, supply chain, or related field.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in retail buying, category management, or procurement, preferably within grocery or FMCG preferred.
- Familiarity with suppliers and contract negotiation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and inventory management systems.
- Understanding of retail trends and consumer behavior.

Attributes:

- Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, fostering effective collaboration with stakeholders.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Strategic and customer-focused, with the ability to balance business needs and service excellence.
- Results-driven and proactive, with a focus on achieving objectives and continuous improvement.

Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match

Application question(s):
- What are your salary expectations?

Experience:
- retail buying: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Grocery Buyer (Associated Grocers) (Surrey)
🏢 Pattison Food Group - Additional Banners
📍 Surrey