Assistant Buyer

TEKsystems•Happy Valley, OR

7d•$30 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Assistant Buyer Help Shape the Products Customers Love Are you passionate about retail, data-driven decision making, and trend-forward products? As an Assistant Buyer, you’ll play a critical role in bringing seasonal assortments to life—supporting the buying team from strategy through execution while influencing sales and margin performance. What You’ll Do As an Assistant Buyer, you’ll support the end-to-end buying process and ensure teams have the right insights, tools, and documentation to make smart, timely merchandising decisions.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and XLOOKUPs
Solid understanding of the retail industry, merchandising principles, and key retail metrics
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and confidently
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Analyze & Report on the Business
Provide accurate, timely data and reporting that enables the team to analyze current business trends and take action as needed.
Support Seasonal Buying
Partner with buyers throughout the seasonal buying cycle—from planning through execution—by preparing documentation, collecting and analyzing data, and creating clear visual materials.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Participate in cross-functional meetings to gather key information and help execute merchandising decisions.
Create Product Catalogs
Develop product catalogs that support seasonal strategy for leadership product reviews and retail store alignment.
Order Management
Upload orders and assist with reconciling seasonal buys.
Additional Support
Perform other duties as assigned to support the buying and merchandising teams.