Buyer

Retail Buyer

Job Category : Retail Requisition Number : BUYER010517 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

As the Retail Buyer, you will be responsible for planning, sourcing, purchasing goods and supplies within the Retail Division of Goodwill NNE.

You will be working with our vendors to drive sustainability and will align purchasing with the agency's sustainability objectives.

Our Retail and Warehouse locations are critical to the Goodwill mission. The revenue from our retail business helps fund the Goodwill designed programs that are proven to move people and their families toward personal stability.

Good Works Here!

In addition to competitive salary all full time employees receive the following benefits :

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with Employer Match
• Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Paid Holidays
• 30% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT
• Exceptional career growth opportunities
• Local community discounts
• Caring coworkers and a team that supports you!

Detailed Essential Duties :

• Negotiates purchase of goods for resale to obtain best pricing and margin.
• Partners with Goodwill agencies regarding best practices and leveraging of national group buying power.
• Partners with store operations leadership in the development and implementation of seasonal and categorical merchandising plans and in-store events.
• Reports balanced outcomes and results on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Forecast sales of Purchased Goods by season, product category and individual store to ensure sales, margin and contribution budgets are attained and overall program growth and development are in line with agency's strategic direction.
• Sources and buys to assortment strategy, following internal purchasing policy and conventional accounting and loss prevention controls, with specific focus on sustainable sourcing from local vendors in accordance with Goodwill NNEs New England made program.
• Directs inventory control, product distribution, receiving, tagging, and pick & pack activities for Purchased Goods, Commercial Service Supplies, using forecasting models, POS software applications and reporting as a guide.
• Manages liquidation events to keep on hand inventory fresh and relevant, while staying within budgeted performance plan.
• Assists with the budgeting process of New Goods (153).
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Ability to maintain a positive, friendly attitude, to be a great teammate, role model, and effective leader.
• High School diploma or GED require, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years previous experience in successfully developing and / or managing purchased goods program.
• Demonstrated high level of analytical skills, with proficiency in inventory controls and fiscal budgeting.
• Demonstrated high level of detailed retail knowledge, including product profitability management and SKU architecture.
• Fluent in MS Office, with a high level of proficiency in excel.
• 3 years personnel management experience.
• Criminal Background check the meets agency standards.
• Valid drivers license permitting operation of a vehicle with a safe driving record.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Associates degree.
• Previous experience in mission driven retail operation.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Certified Purchasing and Supply Manager (CPSM) certificate.

Core Attributes

Exhibits Goodwill Northern New England Citizenship Behaviors : consistently demonstrates and holds team accountable to agency values;

be kind, be open, be consistent, be flexible, listen to understand, speak up, offer praise, own it.

• Acts Decisively : makes timely and effective decisions using good judgment when faced with multiple, conflicting, and sometimes insufficient data.
• Deals with Ambiguity continues to be productive when faced with uncertainty or changing priorities and creates an environment of continuous improvement.
• Collaborates across boundaries, anticipates, and involves others who will be impacted by decisions and actions.
• Builds Relationships : forms partnerships with coworkers to find common ground and leverage outcomes.
• Drives Excellence : relentless focus on exceeding expectations with the quality of work delivered.
• Maintains composure, remains calm and professional when faced with challenging situations.
• Clearly Communicates : expresses thoughts effectively and concisely while actively listening to others.
• Plans and organizes to Deliver Results and Delegates Effectively : consistently demonstrates the ability to be proactive and stay focused on tasks, projects, and activities to meet assigned goals / deadlines in a timely manner.

Able to sort and assign work in appropriate way.

Customer Orientation : initiates collaboration across functional areas to support internal and external customer needs.

Measures and works to improve customer satisfaction.

PHYSICAL EFFORT / OCCUPATIONAL RISKS

• Ability to stand and move about for extended periods of time with only short rest breaks; reach, bend, stoop to handle product.
• Repetitive hand movement required.
• Sitting, Standing, Walking.
• Carrying, Grasping, and Typing.
• Stooping / Crouching.
• Near Vision.

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Last updated : 2024-10-01