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Form of workStauffers of Kissel Hill has a career opportunity for the ideal candidate to join their buying team.
This is a full-time position requiring days, evenings and occasional weekends.
This position will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer who is responsible for all buying functions within Stauffers of Kissel Hill in the Home & Garden Line of Business. You must be flexible to adapt to last minute changes in plans and overall direction. Multi-tasking effectively across multiple projects is essential as is working closely with key stakeholders to ensure all teams are aligned to objectives and strategies.
Team Member Benefits Include:
Weekly Pay~10% Employee Discount
Medical/Vision/Dental~Career Growth~Vacation Benefits
• Analyzes requirements of the product, including product specification, preferred supplier, and date product is needed.
• Assures that the product is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
• Coordinates all activities related to the buying of product, beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
• Coordinates Marketing support funds from vendors and assures funds are properly applied to product marketing costs.
• Creates departmental ads to be competitive in marketplace.
• Investigates potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements and chooses supplier appropriately.
• Maintains timely control of orders, changes, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate recordkeeping, billing and payment.
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the product, balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
• Sets retail prices to be competitive with marketplace and generate a percentage of gross profit to minimally meet budget.
• Solicits and evaluates proposals for product and implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
• Visits each retail location minimally 1 time each week interacting with department management team (including GM team member responsible for oversite of department to offer input and guidance on merchandising and performing to budget.
• Works closely with the Home & Garden Software Coordinator to assure proper pricing of product.
• Coordinates the Signage Program.
• Visits competitors to stay aware of the marketplace and our position in it.
• Ability to travel. Will travel to visit vendors and attend trade shows. Trips may be include overnight and/or multiple days.
• Previous Buying experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; talk and hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
