Richmond, Bc Assistant buyer Jobs – 7 Openings This Week

Grocery Category Buyer
Langley Farm Market Inc —Coquitlam, BC
- $55,000–$70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Assistant Buyer
T&T Supermarket —Richmond, BC
- $50,000–$65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Buying Assistant
Fresh Direct Produce —Vancouver, BC
- $45,000–$50,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Senior Merchandising Administration Assistant
T&T Supermarket —Richmond, BC
- $43,000–$48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Program Manager, Purchasing
City of Richmond BC —Richmond, BC
- $104,261–$130,326 a year
- Temporary
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's
- Continuous improvement
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Licensed Rental Property Manager – Part-Time to Full-Time
Remax —Vancouver, BC
- $30–$40 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Sales
- English
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
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Property Management and Real Estate Assistant (Bilingual)
Alan Yeh Personal Real Estate Corporation —Vancouver, BC
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- CRM software
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
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Grocery Category Buyer

Langley Farm Market Inc -
Coquitlam, BC

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Job details

Full-time
$55,000–$70,000 a year
14 hours ago

Qualifications

Sourcing
Pricing strategies
Visual merchandising
Supplier management experience
Inventory management
Spreadsheets
Merchandising
Filing
Purchase order management
Analysis skills
Retail product inventory management
Market research
Team management
Mentoring
Forecasting
Vendor relationship management
Organizational skills
Merchandising display arrangement
Planogram implementation
Chinese
Merchandising campaign execution
Business
Leadership
Supply Chain Management
Communication skills
Negotiation
Procurement strategy
Analytics

Full job description

Langley Farm Market is a growing small‑format grocery chain specializing in high‑quality, specialty foods sourced from local suppliers. With six locations across Metro Vancouver, we offer a diverse range of fresh produce, premium meats, specialty groceries, baked goods, and delicatessen items. Our commitment to quality and value has earned us the 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Best Fruit & Vegetable Store in Vancouver, a testament to our customer satisfaction and business excellence.

The Grocery Category Buyer owns the strategy and purchasing of the shelf-stable grocery category (canned goods, dry goods, and related products) across six retail locations. This role is responsible for assortment planning, retail pricing, and promotional strategy to drive sales, margin, and a consistent in-store customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Category Assortment, Merchandising & Promotional Strategy

Develop and execute a comprehensive grocery category strategy for shelf-stable products across six stores, striking a balance between brand consistency and location specific demand.
Determine retail pricing strategy through market research and margin target management.
Analyze sales data to evaluate product performance, identifying key areas for assortment and pricing improvement.
Create planograms and store layouts to deliver a cohesive shopping experience across six stores, focusing on visual merchandising and theme building.
Collaborate with the Marketing team and Grocery Department Managers to ensure merchandising designs are accurately implemented.
Curate weekly ads through featured product selection and sale pricing strategy, aligning with seasonal trends and supplier programs.
Participate and present in weekly buyer meetings to discuss promotional planning, ensuring the team is aligned on product selection and pricing.

Purchasing, Inventory & Supplier Management

Oversee end-to-end purchasing process for grocery category, from forecasting and ordering to delivery confirmation.
Verify purchase orders upon delivery, confirming that product quantity and quality are accurate and up to merchandising standards.
Monitor inventory levels to accurately determine order quantities, factoring in sales data, lead times, and seasonal trends to manage replenishment and reduce overstock.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; negotiate cost, terms, and promotional support to meet margin goals.
Research and recommend new products, brands, and sources of supply aligned with category strategy.
Supervise Purchasing Assistant to manage accurate product information in internal systems, including creating and updating SKUs, pricing changes, and filing purchasing records.
Stay informed on procurement trends, pricing movements, and supplier capabilities within the grocery and healthy food space.
Evaluate and advise on the viability of potential new products, including private label, by researching their demand, competitive landscapes and product margin.
Research and contact new manufacturing suppliers for prospective products, driving discussions on costs, capabilities and conditions for launch.

Qualifications & Experience

3–5 years of experience in grocery buying or category management within a retail or wholesale environment.
Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
Strong knowledge of shelf-stable grocery categories (canned goods, dry goods, pantry items).
Comfortable managing thousands of SKUs with strong analytical and numerical skills.
Experience developing retail pricing strategies.
Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. Good staff management and mentoring skills.
Experience in visual merchandising is an asset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Extended health care
On-site parking
Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

Coquitlam, BC V3K 6X9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

grocery buying: 3 years (required)
inventory management: 3 years (required)

Language:

Chinese (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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