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    Sr. Buyer - Seattle, United States - Grandin Road

    Grandin Road
    Grandin Road Seattle, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Senior Buyers are responsible for independently driving all aspects of their business. They are the champion of the business by leading the product assortments, negotiating and developing strategic vendor partnerships, and delivering great brands and products at an amazing value proposition.

    Our ideal Senior Buyer is ambitious in nature, manages priorities, comfortable working in cross-functional teams, organized, adept at delegating and passionate about the retail industry. Partners with Merchandise Manager on overall category business strategies, as well as team development. They are viewed as leaders on the team.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Delivers on financial goals

    Leader in Brand Management: Responsible for setting the example for sharing vendors

    Thinks beyond individual portfolio and category. Recognizes when it is time to right size their portfolio

    Focuses on product, category and new emerging trends

    Steps back and recognizes/celebrates the success of the team

    Champions the business. Thinks globally

    Leadership: Is a role model; thought of as the go to person; steps up and leads meetings and trainings

    Delegation responsible for allocating duties to the team

    Identifies/actively seeks out brands, trends, products and white space that represent our customers needs

    Is a passionate negotiator and shares knowledge with the team as coach and mentor

    Buying responsibility and financial accountability for respective buying category

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

    Partners with the Merchandise Manager on calendar curation

    Collaborative across the merchandising team and with cross-functional groups

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

    LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

    Required to develop, coach and mentor. Has an invested interest in their teams career growth

    Active participants in driving company and Merchandising initiatives

    Is able to step in when Merchandise Manager is unavailable

    Actively demonstrates managerial courage, and is able to communicate with all levels of the organization

    Identifies areas of opportunity, is solution focused and appropriately communicates to senior leadership

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of work and experience

    Minimum of 5+ years buying experience or relevant retail experience, plus 3 years management experience

    Demonstrated understanding of merchandising financials and the ability to manage profitability

    Experience in ecommerce preferred

    Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

    Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills

    Ability to travel a minimum of 10%

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