Buyer-M427K02

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.

• 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.

• 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.