Buyer

F McConnell and Sons • New Haven, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer purchases from assigned vendors and supports category management through purchasing, inventory monitoring, item and vendor maintenance, promotional allowance management, reporting, and vendor coordination. The role works with Marketing, Merchandising, Operations, the Merchandising Manager, and suppliers to support product availability, cost control, service levels, and category performance.

This is a full-time, in-office position with standard working hours. Occasional travel may be required to meet suppliers or attend trade shows, and additional hours may be required during peak seasons.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a retail or purchasing environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
• Collaborative team-player approach.

Responsibilities

• Purchase products from assigned vendors.
• Review the Out of Stock Report (#112) and Buyer Low Stock Warning Report (#165) daily.
• Set up new items and coordinate new item information with Marketing and Merchandising.
• Load promotional allowances and deals.
• Maintain item price changes.
• Maintain vendor notes and information.
• Build strong vendor relationships to support product availability, cost control, and service levels.
• Trace and expedite purchase orders.
• Coordinate backhauls with Operations.
• Manage vendor returns.
• Create category cubes and quarterly reports.
• Work with the Merchandising Manager on retailer accruals.
• Work with vendors to alleviate overstocks using the Excess Inventory Report (#157).
• Support category reviews through reporting and item performance analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed