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Buyer - Warrendale, PA

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Buyer - Warrendale, PA

Warrendale, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The Buyer will be responsible for product development/selection, vendor negotiations, department/category strategies, fashion trend/forecasting and key decisions to drive the business in the Merchandising Department.  Along with managing all communication of responsible categories with vendors and internal partners. 

     

    • Coordinates requirements, specifications, timing, and distribution for merchandise selection 

    • Develop strategies and criteria for negotiations 

    • Evaluate competitive offerings to determine the overall best offer for a product/service 

    • Resolve quality problems with suppliers and user departments 

    • Lead and participate in cross-functional team meetings 

    • Manage and develop Assistant and/or Associate Buyers 

    • Develop/manage/evaluate relationships with other internal departments 

    • Build the Brands in all activities; inclusive of quality and timely execution 

    • Be customer centric, build the assortment focused around the customers point of view maintaining value and quality 

    • Maintain and update open-to-buy daily, weekly and monthly. 

    • Develop and present department/category strategies and assortments to Sr Buyer and Director/VP for alignment and sign off

     

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business or related field 

    • Five+ years' experience as Buyer 

    • Prior managerial/supervisor experience 

    • Prior retail experience preferred 

    • High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications 

    • Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills 

    • Ability to operate independently while establishing strong working relationships with co-workers and cross-functional teams 

    • Ability to work with and influence senior management  

    • Strong, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills 

    • Ability to foster a positive and motivating work environment, encouraging feedback and innovation 

    • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines 

    • Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast- paced and deadline-oriented environment 

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    Additional Information

    WE OFFER

    • 401k
    • Competitive Benefits Package
    • Flex Time
    • Over 3 Weeks PTO After 1 Year
    • Casual Dress Code
    • Merchandise Discount
    • Great Work Culture