Purchasing Specialist-Clothing, Footwear & Marketplaces
MidwayUSA · Columbia, MO · 3 wk ago
On-sitePurchasing$55k–$72k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist for our Clothing, Footwear & Marketplaces category who will work with a Merchandising Manager to serve our Customers by purchasing products and building relationships with our Suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all Purchase Order management, in alignment with the Merchandising & Company strategies through the life cycle of the purchase order.
- Meet and negotiate with Suppliers to develop opportunities, obtain product or service information and manage delivery schedules.
- Participate in Promotions planning and implementation.
- Aid the Merchandising Manager with analysis and management of Inventory.
- Review Supplier Performance metrics & suggest & implement measures to drive improvement.
Requirements
- 1-3 years’ experience in a position requiring attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication.
- A bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing or related field is required.
- You are a user of MidwayUSA's core products.
- You have excellent product and technical knowledge.
- You have a positive attitude and a willingness to continuously improve our processes.
Qualifications
- A person who is a great fit with our Culture and Values, and who has an active interest in the outdoor/sporting industry.
Skills
- Attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Product and technical knowledge.
- Positive attitude.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
Benefits
- Annual Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $55,000-$71,500 with annual benchmarking and pay increases to always ensure a competitive salary.
- Personal growth through a management relationship prioritizing support, empathy, clearly communicated expectations, and consistent modeling of Company Values.
- Promote from Within Strategy.
- Opportunity for annual profit sharing.
- Matching 401(k) Flexible PTO policy and paid parental leave.
- Excellent choice of health plans (including HSA), dental, and vision benefit options at an affordable price.
- Life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance options.
- Tuition assistance program.
- Opportunities for career, leadership, and professional development with conferences, events, and seminars.
- Supplier pro-deals and generous employee discounts.
Pay
$ 55,000 - $71,500
Schedule
In Person