Merchandise Buyer jobs in Austin, TX

Merchandise Buyer selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Being a Merchandise Buyer researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  • AVIAT US INC
  • Austin, TX FULL_TIME
  • Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working for a Global Technology Leader?

    At Aviat Networks we take great pride in hiring a workforce that is committed to supporting and strengthening our values and attributes. If you’re results oriented, customer centric, and an innovative thinker who also takes pride in personal and professional integrity, Aviat Networks is the ideal next step in your career. We are looking for people who love to solve problems, enjoy change and know how to have fun! Come join us as we bring communications to the world.

    Aviat Networks is the world’s largest independent supplier of wireless transmission systems. We are recognized worldwide for cutting-edge 5G, backhaul, networking solutions and services. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Aviat Networks to build, expand and upgrade their voice, data, and video solutions

    About the Role: This position is responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, supplies, services, and commodity products. Negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes. Evaluates suppliers and rates them as to production capability, performance, and delivery. This position is responsible for the communication of forecasts requirements and may negotiate pricing, discounts, and contracts for their selected suppliers.

    Responsibilities:

    • Responsible for MRP execution to include timely order placement, expedites, cancels, and defers and ensures that system generated, and manual requirements are aligned in MRP.
    • Contact vendors with requests for quotes, delivery information, and cross references.
    • Serves as liaison between the company and suppliers and maintains positive vendor relationships.
    • Works with suppliers for improvement opportunities in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and lead time.
    • Proactively manages (working with Manufacturing and Quality) suppliers to ensure they are meeting the requirements of the company (delivery, quality rating, inventory turns, etc.).
    • Maintains proposed cost and makes recommendations for standard cost updates as necessary.
    • Responsible for OTD and escalation of gating shortage issues and supports daily CTB meeting.
    • Resolve pricing and receiving discrepancies with vendors, coordinate with Accounts Payable Department.
    • Discuss defective or unacceptable goods with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
    • Set up and manage VMI programs with key suppliers.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications & Competencies:

    • Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering preferred, or related work experience.
    • 3 years purchasing experience – broad commodity experience preferred.
    • MRP and Supply Chain knowledge.
    • Experience with setting up VMI programs a plus.
    • Oracle experience preferred.
    • CPM certification desired.
    • Extremely organized and detailed oriented with excellent follow-up.
    • Skilled in Office products with advanced working knowledge of Excel.
    • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills.
    We encourage you to read our Candidate Privacy Notice. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. To do this you can email us at privacy@aviatnet.com.

    Aviat Networks provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, disability or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local law.

    Aviat Networks
    offers a competitive benefits package. Apply NOW to learn more!

    For positions in California, Colorado, or New York City you may contact us at
    human.resources@aviatnet.com for the salary range for this position (include the exact Job Title as it reads above).

  • 21 Days Ago

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  • Whole Foods Market - Austin Region
  • Austin, TX FULL_TIME
  • Why WFM : A career at Whole Foods Market is more than the work you do; It’s about your impact within your community, your personal growth, and the impact you will have on a world landscape. Our purpos...
  • 22 Days Ago

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  • Mach Industries
  • Austin, TX FULL_TIME
  • Mach Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to create better defense systems for the US and its allies, fueled by hydrogen. With a vertically integrated energy chain, we offer capab...
  • 23 Days Ago

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  • Innova Solutions
  • Austin, TX FULL_TIME
  • BUYER JOB AVAILABLE IN AUSTIN, TX Volt is immediately hiring for Buyer in Austin, TX As a Buyer, you will be:Placing purchase orders, expediting, and providing customer service functions.Compilation a...
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  • Go! Retail Group and Calendar Holdings LLC
  • Austin, TX FULL_TIME
  • Who we are: Go! Retail Group is a family of brands comprised of Calendars.com, Calendar Club, Go! Toys & Games, Attic Salt, NIQUEA.D, Snoozimals, Tiny Headed Kingdom, and Kobioto. Since 1993, we have ...
  • 25 Days Ago

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  • Uptown Cheapskate - Round Rock
  • Round Rock, TX PART_TIME
  • Uptown Cheapskate Round Rock is currently searching the market for Buyers. We are under new management and are working on building a positive culture where everyone on our team enjoys coming to work. ...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Retail Cosmetics Sales Counter Manager - Trend Beauty, Domain - Full Time
  • Macys
  • Austin, TX
  • Job Overview: With a role as a Counter Manager in the Macy's Cosmetics Department, you will be responsible for supervisi...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandise Planner, Apparel and Accessories
  • Tecovas, Inc.
  • Austin, TX
  • **Merchandise Planner, Apparel and Accessories** at Tecovas Austin, TX **Tecovas** is looking for a Merchandise Planner ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Department Manager (Full-time) Austin Community College - Highland Bookstore
  • BNED
  • Austin, TX
  • ** Department Manager (Full-time) Austin Community College - Highland Bookstore** **Job Category****:** Dept Mgr/Asst. D...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time
  • Whole Foods Market Inc.
  • Austin, TX
  • **NYC CANDIDATES:** As mandated by New York City any New Member hired or Team Member transferring into NYC locations mus...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Specialty Order Writer (Beer, Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Buyer / Inventory Replenishment)
  • Whole Foods Market Inc.
  • Cedar Park, TX
  • **NYC CANDIDATES:** As mandated by New York City any New Member hired or Team Member transferring into NYC locations mus...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer (Toys and Games)
  • Go! Retail Group
  • Austin, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Who we are: Go! Retail Group is a family of brands comprised of Calendars.com, Calendar ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Market Manager
  • THE HEMP COLLECT
  • Austin, TX
  • *CANNABIS, HEMP INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED* WHO WE ARE: We make incredible cannabis products for the open market that ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandiser II (Austin, TX)
  • Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
  • Austin, TX
  • What You Need To Know Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their ...
  • 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 11th-most populous city in the United States and the 4th-most populous city in Texas. It is also the fastest growing large city in the United States, the second most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona, and the southernmost state capital in the contiguous United States. As of the U.S. Census Bureau's July 1, 2017 estimate, Austin had a population of 950,715 up from 790,491 at the 2010 census. The city is the cultural and economic center ...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer jobs
$95,746 to $129,974
Austin, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago