Buyer II

Job Grade 4, Tier 2 in the Buying and Merchandising career area. Onsite at HQ in Dallas, Texas; remote/telework is not authorized.

About the role

Journey-level buyer responsible for a wide range of merchandise or categories. Holds a contracting officer code that binds AAFES through contractual obligations up to $500,000 per contract. Works under the general direction of a higher-level buyer.

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 to align in-store and online merchandise assortment.
• Manages vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.
• Summarizes and communicates information to store operations.
• Researches and resolves customer and supplier inquiries.
• Analyzes trends, sales data, and economic conditions to develop strategies, business plans, forecasts, and open-to-buy, increasing 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.

Requirements

• Four years of corporate retail buying/planning, allocation, and inventory experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus two years of the same experience.
• Solid background in corporate sales planning, negotiating, and financial reporting with the ability to drive sales results.
• Contracting Officer designation is required.
• A specified area of buying experience may be preferred by the hiring manager.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Merchandising preferred.