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The Exchange · 2 days ago

Buyer II

United States - Texas - AAFES Headquarters (Dallas)

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

The Exchange is a retail organization seeking a Buyer II to manage purchasing for various merchandise categories. The role involves collaborating with teams to meet sales plans, negotiating with vendors, and analyzing market trends to drive profitability.

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Responsibilities

Buys specific merchandise categories under the direction of a higher-level buyer

Collaborates with planner and replenisher/allocator to meet plan

Identifies and recommends new products and business opportunities

Negotiates product availability, specifications, distribution, delivery and price

May participate in tabloid and promotion planning process to support alignment of in store and online merchandise assortment

Manages vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives

Summarizes and communicates information to store operations

Research and resolve customer and supplier inquiries

Analyzes trends, sales data and economic conditions to develop strategies, business plans, forecasts and open-to-buy and increase sales, margin and profit through competitive pricing and exit strategies (regular, promo, clearance)

May train or provide guidance to assistant buyers

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Corporate retail buyingFinancial reportingNegotiatingSales planningAnalytical abilityInventory experienceBusiness degreeMerchandising degreeCommunication skills