Buyer - Toys - Seattle, United States - Frontgate

Description

Buyers are responsible for *independently* sourcing compelling product assortments, negotiating and developing strategic vendor partnerships, building category and brand strategy and delivering great brands and products at an amazing value proposition. They are also responsible for developing direct reports and and building effective teams.

Our ideal Buyer is ambitious in nature, detail oriented, comfortable working in cross-functional teams, and passionate about the retail industry. They are organized and adept at time management skills.

Our ideal Buyer has mastered the Associate Buyers skills and competencies.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES**

Deliver on financial goals

Identify brands and product that represent our customers needs

Negotiate, build and source compelling product assortments at the best value

Independently drives sales through the selection of product, pricing, promotion for greatest return on investment

Buying responsibility and financial accountability for respective buying category

Negotiate buying terms with vendors (price, quantity, delivery/ payment terms)

Oversee the facilitation and execution of an event with an Assistant Buyer

Build strong relationships with vendors, focusing on vendor management and brand acquisition and development

Calendar Management

Ability to remain flexible and willing to change strategies as business needs dictate

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Required to develop, coach and mentor their team; would be required to drive their performance and ensure they meet their goals.

Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of work and experience

Minimum of 3+ years buying experience or relevant merchandising/retail experience

Qualifications

Demonstrated understanding of merchandising financials and the ability to manage profitability

Experience in ecommerce preferred

Proficient of Microsoft Office Suite, Excel preferred

Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills

Ability to travel minimum of 10%