Buyer - Furniture

NFM•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Buyer develops lineups and assortment plans and collaborates with the planning team to ensure the department’s merchandise reflects its category strategic plans and the overall merchandise strategy. The role manages pricing, contributes to department planning and financial plans, evaluates competitors and vendors, develops promotions, and negotiates with vendors to support profitability and meet market and customer expectations. The position’s work contributes to helping customers create lifestyles they love.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Two years of buying, re-buying, or planning experience.
Strong analytical and financial skills.
Strong negotiating skills.
Knowledge of MS Office applications.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or early morning hours based on business needs.
Ability to travel regularly to all store locations.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Ensure pricing aligns with company pricing strategy, competitive forces, and product differentiation.
Work with the merchandise team to build strategic plans for the department, maximize space allocation, and develop merchandise financial plans.
Review competitor analysis and evaluate product direction, pricing, and promotional activity.
Create and execute a competitive sales promotion strategy by vendor and category assortment.
Ensure range assortment and lineups align with market and customer expectations.
Assess vendors’ capabilities and legal compliance.
Negotiate effectively with vendors to maximize funding and rebates, minimize costs, and increase profitability.