Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs in Virginia

Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. assists merchandise buyers in selecting merchandise, placing orders, and distributing inventory. Responsible for inventory replenishment with open-to-buy responsibilities over a segment of the buyer's department. Being a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor. To be a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sr. Buyer
  • Hire Velocity
  • Hampton, VA FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    Job Title: Sr. Buyer

    Location: Hampton, VA

    Type: FTE

    Compensation: $65,000 - $85,000

     

    Summary

    This position is accountable for subcontracting (defined as turnkey labor and materials), international procurement as well as purchase of domestic materials that are considered high spend. Procurement must be consistent with quality, job specifications and drawings and adherent to project schedules. This position is responsible to reduce the cost of materials through source selection and negotiation. All business affairs are to be conducted in an ethical, courteous and professional manner.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

    Prepares Requests for Quotation for Materials and Subcontracts.

    Reviews and analyzes quotations received in reply to RFQs.

    Negotiates pricing and prepares for review by Director of Materials prior to award.

    Creates, issues and performs Purchase Order maintenance using the USJ business information system.

    Reviews Purchase Order acknowledgements for contract formation issues, and if any, addresses them appropriately.

    Resolve discrepancies between suppliers and USJ, including quality (yard concerns) and invoicing issues.

    Operate within the program budget for subcontract work and assigned purchase product lines.

    Supports USJ New Work Proposal efforts by obtaining potential project specific pricing for subcontract work and assigned purchase product lines. Maintains pricing information in the departments quote file.

     

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    This position has limited supervisory responsibilities, primarily in absence of Director of Materials.

     

    Competencies

    To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

     

    Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

     

    Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. 2

     

    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS) in a business curriculum preferred, and five (5) years experience in marine joiner work procurement or ten (10 years) experience in procurement.
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    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge of purchasing and contract formation and administration practices.
  • Product knowledge of marine joiner materials.
  • Knowledge of domestic and international sourcing, foreign currency trends and US Customs
  • and importation practices.

  • Effective communication skills with a wide range of personalities, both internal and external to
  • the organization.

  • Effective negotiating skills
  • Ability to gather and analyze data and make competent decisions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Sage MAS500
  • business information system.

     

    Physical Demands 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

     

    Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

     

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Office Assistant
  • SR Home Improvements
  • Burke, VA FULL_TIME
  • We are looking to hire a Office Assistant to help with the organization and running of the daily administrative operations of the company. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able ...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Family Dollar
  • Hampton, VA FULL_TIME
  • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today. We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules a...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Family Dollar
  • Sterling, VA FULL_TIME
  • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today. We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Merchandise Assistant
  • JCPenney
  • Virginia, VA FULL_TIME
  • Customer Service & Sales - Greets and assists customers in finding products and delivers outstanding customer service - Partners with other team members when additional support is needed - Actively li...
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Assistant Buyer (Merchant)
  • The Dump
  • Virginia, VA FULL_TIME
  • Overview The Assistant Merchant is responsible for supporting the Merchant, in addition to maintaining the product life cycle (innovation, accelerated development, maturity, and decline). Assigned to ...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Cargo Handler
  • Forward Air
  • Brook Park, OH
  • Position: Cargo Handler Job Description: Forward Air is seeking capable and career-oriented individuals to work in our f...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cargo Handler
  • Forward Air Solutions
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Responsible for the loading/unloading of 53 ft. commercial trailers and the operation of scanners Use handheld scanners ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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TWIC - Cargo Handler
  • Manpower
  • Garden City, GA
  • Our client in Savannah is seeking a Cargo Handler to join their team. As a Cargo Handler, you will be part of the CES Op...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cargo Handler (Swing Shift)
  • Lynden Incorporated
  • Carson, CA
  • Lynden Logistics, a member of the Lynden Family of Companies, has roots in transportation going back more than 100 years...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cargo Handler
  • Forward Air
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • Position: Cargo Handler Job Description: Forward Air is seeking capable and career-oriented individuals to work in our f...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cargo Handler- Seasonal
  • Menzies Aviation
  • Miami, FL
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reads air waybill, bills of landing of freight manifest to determine the items to...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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TWIC - Cargo Handler
  • Manpower USA
  • Savannah, GA
  • Our client in Savannah is seeking a Cargo Handler to join their team. As a Cargo Handler, you will be part of the CES Op...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cargo Supervisor
  • Leidos
  • Oxnard, CA
  • Description Looking for a rewarding career challenge? Unleash your potential at Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions ...
  • 1/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs
$72,022 to $90,192

Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. in New Orleans, LA
To be effective, purchasing agents and buyers must have a working technical knowledge of the goods or services they are purchasing.
February 04, 2020
Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. in Altus, OK
Purchasing agents and buyers consider price, quality, availability, reliability, and technical support when choosing suppliers and merchandise.
November 30, 2019
Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. in Fort Myers, FL
They should be capable of development to associate buyer level, and must therefore have a good fashion / design sensibility.
December 05, 2019