Assistant Buyer
We're looking for a motivated, self-confident and dependable Assistant Buyer to join our team. The Assistant Buyer is a key part of our purchasing department and will be working side-by-side with the buyer to help source new products for our company. We're looking for someone with a strong understanding of purchasing processes and the ability to apply these skills to real-world situations. This is a full-time position based in our company headquarters.
Assistant Buyer Responsibilities:
Assisting the buyer with the selection of the right product mix.
Writing, placing and tracking purchase orders.
Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a good price.
Negotiating with vendors and building positive, long-term relationships.
Researching new suppliers and making recommendations to the buyer.
Preparing competitive retail and pricing strategies.
Planning, monitoring and maintaining suitable inventory levels.
Preparing budgets and forecasting purchasing trends.
Compiling reports on product performance and statistics.
Assistant Buyer Requirements:
Degree in business, economics, marketing or related field preferred.
Previous experience in the merchandising or retail industry is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
Experience with merchandising software systems is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
We're looking for a motivated, self-confident and dependable Assistant Buyer to join our team. The Assistant Buyer is a key part of our purchasing department and will be working side-by-side with the buyer to help source new products for our company. We're looking for someone with a strong understanding of purchasing processes and the ability to apply these skills to real-world situations. This is a full-time position based in our company headquarters.
Assistant Buyer Responsibilities:
Assisting the buyer with the selection of the right product mix.
Writing, placing and tracking purchase orders.
Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a good price.
Negotiating with vendors and building positive, long-term relationships.
Researching new suppliers and making recommendations to the buyer.
Preparing competitive retail and pricing strategies.
Planning, monitoring and maintaining suitable inventory levels.
Preparing budgets and forecasting purchasing trends.
Compiling reports on product performance and statistics.
Assistant Buyer Requirements:
Degree in business, economics, marketing or related field preferred.
Previous experience in the merchandising or retail industry is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
Experience with merchandising software systems is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.