Buyer II - Carlisle, United States - The GIANT Company

Description

At The GIANT Company we're committed to making our stores and facilities better every day for our team members, customers, and communities. It's our secret recipe for success and it guides everything we do. We put our customers first, do what's right, win together, and make ideas happen. As a team member here, that's exactly what you'll help us do. You'll share your ideas, learn new skills, and really make a difference for not only your team, but for your customers and your community.

Job Description :

• Responsible for negotiating cost and procuring items for specific grouping of categories. Provide guidance and direction to central sourcing teams regarding product attributes and specifications to ensure brand needs are met.

Essential Skills :

• Negotiate costs with approved vendors
• Develop strong business relationships with vendors to deliver quality needs at best cost
• Meet established procurement goals, such as service levels, merchandise force outs, buyer adjust accounts, buyer/DC loss, turns, and inventory dollars
• Develop accurate projected costs and item movement to pricing to support margin projections
• Support promotional planning to drive sales
• Analyze and create recommendations regarding item trends, seasonal updates, and product supply issues

Education Level :

• Bachelors Degree

Experience :

• 2-4 years

The GIANT Company is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.