OBJECTIVE OF THIS POSITION
The Senior Buyer will research and purchase materials for assigned facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- May hire, train, and oversee subordinate staff.
- May oversee the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of subordinate staff in the department.
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:
- Oversees and maintains inventory.
- Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products with attention to specified target market and demographics.
- Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers.
- Negotiates contracts with suppliers.
- Assesses financial risks of purchases.
- Attends trade shows, product exhibitions, and conferences to maintain understanding of new materials/products and trends.
- May act in place of the director of Supply Chain as required and authorized.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred.
- Three to five years of retail experience required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Ability to work within all levels of the organization.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)