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Weee! · 13 hours ago

Senior Category Buyer, Household

Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, and they are seeking a Senior Category Buyer for the Household category. This role involves managing product sourcing, vendor negotiations, and inventory management to drive growth and enhance profitability within the household category.

E-CommerceGroceryRetail
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Responsibilities

Work closely with the category manager on executing a comprehensive category strategy that integrates both 1P and 3P offerings
Work with Marketplace teams to help identify brand opportunities and to recruit strategic sellers
Curate a well-balanced 1P product assortment tailored to customer preferences and market trends
Manage sourcing, vendor negotiations, and contracts to ensure competitive pricing, optimal margins, and product availability
Optimize inventory levels to balance availability and cost efficiency
Oversee 3P seller inventory and assortment to complement 1P offerings, creating a broader and more cohesive product selection
Collaborate with marketplace sellers to align their inventory strategies with category goals
Monitor and address 3P performance metrics, ensuring alignment with customer satisfaction and business objectives
Analyze and report on key metrics such as sales, gross margin, inventory turnover, and customer satisfaction
Lead initiatives to drive profitability, optimize costs, and achieve revenue targets across both 1P and 3P channels
Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, and technology teams to support category growth and efficiency
Ensure that all 1P and 3P products meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards
Address compliance and legal issues in collaboration with relevant teams
Work closely with marketing, logistics, and marketplace teams to align category strategies with overall business goals
Support 3P sellers with tools and resources to enhance their offerings and performance

Qualification

Buying experienceData analysis toolsProcurement systemsProduct assessmentNegotiation skillsProject managementAnalytical skillsBilingual EnglishBilingual Chinese/Japanese/KoreanRelationship-buildingOwnership mentality

Required

5+ years of experience in buying, sourcing, or merchandising within consumer goods or household categories
Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Tableau, or similar) to support decision-making and optimize category performance
Exceptional product assessment and assortment planning skills, with deep market trend insight to drive category growth
Advanced knowledge of procurement systems and processes, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize their use
Excellent business acumen, understanding how decisions impact financial performance and strategy
Proactive, results-driven, and accountable, with a strong ownership mentality
Strong negotiation, relationship-building, analytical, and project management skills

Preferred

Bilingual in English and Chinese/Japanese/Korean is a strong plus
Mandarin fluency is highly preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. PPO/HMO packages
401k, 4% company match
Equity and Bonus
Vacation, sick and holiday time off
Monthly mobile stipend
Monthly Weee! Points credits

Company

Weee! is an online grocery delivery platform that offers hispanic and asian foods specialty products and everyday staples.

H1B Sponsorship

Weee! has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (34)
2024 (38)
2023 (38)
2022 (48)
2021 (44)
2020 (15)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$862.75M
Key Investors
SoftBank Vision FundDST GlobalGoodwater Capital
2022-02-28Series E· $425M
2021-03-16Series D· $315M
2020-08-17Series C· $35M

Leadership Team

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Larry Liu
Founder & CEO
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