Upbound Group

Assistant Buyer eCOM

JOB PURPOSE: Assist eCOM merchant in all aspects of assortment and procurement planning. Managing RFP process, forecasts, testing of new products, item set up and supplier management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a line of business that is consistent with company objectives in regard to growth and profitability.
• Recommend strategy for lines of business and then recommend product portfolio to support the strategy.
• Develop and maintain vendor partnerships.
• Negotiate landed costs with suppliers in assigned category.
• Support all aspects of merchandising around item lifecycle, vendor set up, line review process, store communications and assortment planning.
• Maintain assets and necessary documentation in regard to product, inventory acquisition costs, and recommended pricing strategy.
• Track vendor forecasts vs actual purchases.
• Work cross functionally with marketing and inventory groups to help drive growth in category.
• Prepare management reports defining and evaluating current business trends.
• Monitor industry statistics and follow trends in trade literature.
• Obtain and confirm price comparisons and perform competitive shops.
• Attend vendor, staff, company, and merchandising meetings in order to build buying and negotiating skills.
• Additional duties or projects as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Minimum 5 years previous purchasing experience.
• eCOM purchasing experience is highly desired.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding negotiation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office application.
• Ability to perform and understand all aspects of retail math.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments at the same time.
• Demonstrate ability to interact in a professional manner with all levels of RAC employees in multiple departments and external clients.
• Demonstrate understanding of the merchandising process and product lifecycle.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Two to four years previous purchasing experience
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding negotiation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to perform and understand all aspects of retail math.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments at the same time.
• Demonstrate ability to interact in a professional manner with all levels of RAC employees in multiple departments and external clients.
• Demonstrate understanding of the merchandising process and product lifecycle.