Buyer IV
The Exchange · Dallas, TX · Yesterday
PurchasingFull-time
Major Duties
- Selects reliable sources of supply, evaluates quality, negotiates contracts, services and prices product.
- Directs buyers in merchandising activities and management of vendor performance.
- Manages the detailed analysis of trends, sales and economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and develop annual and seasonal category assortments.
- Oversees financial performance through proven exit and pricing strategies (regular, promo, clearance).
- Sums up and communicates merchandising information.
- Identifies and recommends new products and business opportunities.
- Negotiates product availability, specifications, distribution, delivery and price.
- Manages, develops and reviews the work of other buyers.
Skills/Attributes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional ability in interpretive analysis and formulation
- Aptitude for merchandising programs/systems
Additional Qualifications/Requirements
- Work – Onsite (HQ – Dallas, Texas)
- Remote/Telework not authorized per Presidential Memorandum “Return to In Person Work”.
- Candidates eligible for the Military Spouse Exemption may be considered for remote work.
- Alternate authorized onsite duty location may be determined following selection.