Job description

General Summary:

Seek to obtain the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible purchase cost for their employer. Determine which commodities or services are best, choose the suppliers of the product or service, negotiate the lowest price, and issue purchase order that ensure that the correct quantities and amount of the product or service is received at the appropriate time and correctly entered into our system prior to shipping. Review sales records and inventory levels of current stock, and keep abreast of changes affecting both the supply of, and demand for, needed products and materials and institute need change as needed. Must maintain inventory levels below threshold set by management.

Primary Duties:

• Source new and review existing merchandise to ensure products remain competitive.

• Maximize profits and provide a commercially viable range of merchandise at competitive prices.

• Keep up to date with market trends and reacting to changes in demand.

• Attend trade shows and conferences and discuss any technical or business considerations that influence the purchasing decision.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of sales promotions programs.

• Visit the sales floor to ensure that goods are properly displayed.

Essential Job Functions:

• During the buying season spend time away from the workplace in order to assemble a new collection of merchandise

• Analyze trends

• Analyze vendor and sku performance

• Regularly review performance indicators with sales

• Manage stock levels, reacting to change in demand and logistics

• Meeting suppliers and negotiating terms of contract

• Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products

• Liaising with other departments within the organization to ensure projects are completed

• Participating in promotional activities

• Writing reports and sales forecasts, and analyzing sales figures

• Seeking merchandise feedback from customers

• Training and mentoring staff members

• Requires ability to exercise independent judgment with limited supervision

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grand Forks, ND 58203: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Category management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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