Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Buyer is responsible for managing companywide strategies and tactics on new and discontinued items, category management and customer-specific sales initiatives. The Buyer is responsible for developing strategies and solutions to exceed company targets for sales and gross profit margin.
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Item sales analysis with purpose of making recommendations for promotions, new item introductions, and pricing.
•    Analysis and maintenance of category assortments by account.
•    Generates new item inventory needs and sales forecasts.
•    Attends relevant industry trade shows and conferences to evaluate industry trends, identify and source new items.
•    Evaluates items and programs based on quality, viability, sales history and profitability.
•    Understands cross-merchandising mechanics and works collaboratively to fulfill category needs.
•    Creates budgets and projections.
•    Negotiates pricing, makes packaging/product recommendations and finalizes production samples with existing and new suppliers.
•    Analyzes and develops pricing strategy to maximize profitability and sales.
•    Coordinates with product development team on new item opportunities.
•    Collaborates with buying and sales teams on promotional opportunities.
•    Additional duties as assigned.
 

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field 
•    2+ years of previous purchasing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
•    Periodic travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
•    High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
•    Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
•    Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
•    Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
•    Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
•    Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
•    Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
•    Ability to work overtime as necessary.
 

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

•    Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.  
•    Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.