The Associate Buyer qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Assists in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Being an Associate Buyer may require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. In addition, Associate Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Associate Buyer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as an Associate Buyer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
About the Merchandising Team
You will be part of the Rejuvenation Merchandising team, which builds an engaging, unique and functional assortment of home furnishings and decor. Our team considers all areas of the home, from the Living Room, to the Kitchen, to the Garden. We work cross-functionally with the Design, Sourcing, and Planning teams, as well as the Retail and Web channels to deliver small and large scale pieces for every style of home.
Overview of the Associate Buyer role
As an Associate Buyer, you will provide strategic and practical input for assigned category product offerings across sales channels for the entire product life-cycle. You will analyze sales reports, market performance, financial impacts, trends, and merchandising strategies to effectively direct cross-functional team for optimal support of merchandising strategies. You will be responsible for managing new and existing products to meet brand sales and profit goals, serving as a champion for the product line.
This is a hybrid role - 4 days/week onsite in our Portland office required.
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Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences-whatever they may be-are valued, explored and appreciated.
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Your Journey in Continued Learning
WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
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