***Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.***

***As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only.***

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Merchandise Buyer – Consumer Products 

Full Time / Permanent Position 

Reporting to Director - Consumer Products, the Merchandise Buyer willberesponsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing merchandise to alignwith Cirque du Soleil’sstrategicgrowth goals. This position willensureproductdevelopment and operationalstrategies are fullyimplemented to maximize revenues and net profitability. This rolewillbe part of the Consumer Products team dedicated to meeting divisional goals, company sales targets, and developingproductsreflecting Cirque du Soleil and individualshow’s brand stories. 

Roles and Responsibilities  

· Identify and analyzemarketdemands, consumer trends, and historical/current sales data to makeinformedbuyingdecisions

· Collaboratewith the merchandise team to curate a compelling and profitable product mix aligningwith the company’s sales objectives and target audience.

· Conductnegotiationswith lead suppliers to ensureadvantageouspricing, discounts, and delivery timelines whilemaintainingproductquality.

· Maintain and establishrelationshipswithsuppliers, manufacturers, and vendors.

· Conductregularvendorevaluations and activelyseek new supplier opportunities.

· Works closelywith finance team to manage open-to-buy budgets

· Closely monitor merchandise sales against budgets and adjustpurchasingstrategies as needed.

· Work in partnership with Planning Team to closely monitor and control inventorylevels to avoidoverstock or stockoutswhileanticipatingnextmarketneeds/demands.

· Utilize data analytics to interpretsales reports, inventory, and product performance to makeinformedbuyingdecisions.

· Identify areas of continuousimprovement and makerecommendations on product exit strategies. 

· Collaborate with Director to set competitive retail pricing, meeting fan expectations andmaintaining healthy profit margins.

· Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatoryrequirements of products.

· Work closelywith internal team and external partners to plan, align, and executepromotional and marketing campaigns.

Qualifications and Experience  

· Bachelor’sdegree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, or a relatedfield, or on the job/workequivalentexperience 

· Minimum of 5-7 years buying experience in traditional and/or non-traditional retail outlets, preferably in the entertainment industry

· Strong analytical skills to interpret data and market trends.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions

· Time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively 

· Strong attention to detail and robust organizational skills 

· Ability to work cooperatively and share ideas. 

· Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and cultures. 

· Knowledge of all MS Office and Adobe Products is an asset 

As you can imagine, working with a circus can be quite different from other organizations, and at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, we embrace these differences loudly with enthusiasm. We realize that one size fits none and invite you to come create your own specialized experience with us to see exactly what we’re talking about, firsthand.

Our emotion-provoking shows are just the tip of the iceberg: laced throughout our organization, you will find creative minds who are empowered to use their voices and be themselves, their truest selves. Diversity to us means various perspectives, fresh ideas and continuous improvement of the way we do things. We won’t pretend like we have every answer, that’s why we need you! The employees here are the center of what we do, the voices behind the final product and amazing performances on stage.

When you think of your ideal workplace, what comes to mind? For us, it looks (and really is) like this:

- Teamwork – we thrive with collaborative teams, regardless of titles or departments;

- Respect – when we ask someone to join our team, it’s because we trust and respect you;

- Integrity – whether you work behind-the-scenes or in the office, you’re being counted on. We are a team and integrity goes a long way here, and like we mentioned previously, trust is important;

- Authenticity – we want you to bring your full self to work, this is a place where you don’t need to fit into a box to belong; diverse perspectives foster even more creativity in the workplace. We embrace the human behind the employee number;

- Being heard – you have access to everyone in the organization, use your voice on development questions or suggestions on how to improve the experience. We value open and transparent communication, and we want you to be heard!

Come create with us and let us show you what a “circus family” feels like!

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.