Program Buyer - Cirque du Soleil

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

THE ROLE

The Program Buyer is responsible for the development, sourcing, procurement, and maintenance of merchandise and/or corporate fulfillment products by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Procures classifications of merchandise, corporate fulfillment and/or custom products by working with Program Director or partners to develop and source product, to negotiate with vendors regarding cost of goods sold, terms, freight, etc., and to do all necessary paper or computer work to complete the job.
• Manages stock and inventory levels by re-ordering, maintaining or discontinuing products and communicating that information to others
• Manage Program Coordinator; assigning daily tasks, yearly goals and handling employee time card/benefits.
• Must be able to travel to team’s events.
• Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year College and five years related retail experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• This position requires that the person be highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Strong computer skills are a must. Use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and comfortable use of Internet is necessary.
• Must have excellent data entry skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to understand and follow work processes.
• Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts
• The ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Must have strong negotiating skills and understand how important managing and increasing margins are to the bottom line.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

Experience

• 2 year(s): previous experience in retail / merchandise buying

Education

• Bachelors or better in Business or related field