Merchandise Buyer jobs in Newport, RI

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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Buyer
  • Hope Valley Industries
  • Lincoln, RI FULL_TIME
  • Ready to take your career to the next level? Hope Valley Industries is looking for a seasoned Buyer for our Procurement team. Working at Hope Valley is designed to be both fulfilling and rewarding. We owe much of our success to the incredible team members that have joined us through the years. We believe one of the best ways to grow our business is to treat our employees exceptionally. We hope to hear from you!

    Your responsibilities will include:

    • Procures daily production requirements and monitors for shortages and difficulties.
    • Utilizes ERP and all available pertinent information to perform purchasing functions.
    • Monitors and assigns responsibility for new items as they are created.
    • Researches and qualifies new vendors as required.
    • Researches marketplace for new, improved and more economical purchased items.
    • Communicates with vendors in meeting production requirements through expediting, rescheduling, changing or canceling of purchased items.
    • Resolves other purchasing-related problems as they occur.
    • Monitors and measures vendor performance. Creates vendor performance reports and issues to management and vendors. Initiates corrective action where required.
    • Works with vendors in obtaining optimal product terms and pricing.
    • Communicates effectively with all departments coordinating acceptable quality and delivery of purchased material.
    • Prepares reports as required.
    • Working to accomplish your responsibilities and goals, while maintaining the company's positive culture and effective work environment.
    • Providing evaluations and establishing strategic goals that encourage personal development and aligning them with company objectives.
    • Recognizing accomplishments, contributions, and effort, while motivating your team to accomplish goals.
    • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Skills needed for this job:

    • Effective communication skills, with the ability to discuss and problem-solve situations that could arise with a vendor.
    • Achieve and maintain rapport with vendors and work to give them the best possible service regularly.
    • Excellent customer service skills.
    • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
    • Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge and experience.
    • Strong attention to detail.
    • Positive and professional demeanor.

    Education/Experience:

    A Bachelors Degree in supply chain management, business administration or a related field is required. A minimum of five to eight years’ experience is also preferred. Individual should have a thorough knowledge of purchasing procedures and techniques.

    Background in manufacturing is strongly preferred.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift

    Work Location: In person

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Buyer
  • Composites One
  • Bristol, RI FULL_TIME
  • At Composites One our culture is founded on a clear set of Core Values that has at its core Respect, Teamwork, and Communication. Our success is largely attributed to our ability to operate as one Tea...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • Ariston USA
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable solutions for hot water and space heating, components and burners. In 2022 the Group, with the pro-forma inclusion of Wolf-Brink, reported almost 3.1 bi...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • Day Kimball Healthcare
  • Putnam, CT FULL_TIME
  • JOB: Buyer DEPT: Materials Management HOURS: Full Time SHIFT: 1st 8:00-4:30 WEEKENDS: No JOB SUMMARY: Assists the Supply Chain Manager and performs a variety of purchasing functions, including selecti...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • Sturdy Memorial
  • Attleboro, MA FULL_TIME
  • Responsible for the operation procurement function of the department. Maintains the computerized accuracy of purchasing records (i.e. contract pricing) Required Skills / Qualifications / Training / Ex...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Indirect Buyer
  • Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
  • East Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • Aspen Aerogels is a rapidly growing aerogel technology company founded in 2001 to capitalize on patented advances in aerogel manufacturing. Aspen's extensive portfolio of proprietary aerogel products ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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UNIFORM STORE/ WAREHOUSE WORKER/FLEX
  • Navy Exchange Service Command
  • Newport, RI
  • Job Summary: Performs a variety of duties in connection with receiving marking and stocking merchandise in the self-serv...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Associate
  • Nicobar Isle
  • Newport, RI
  • RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE Seeking a dependable, mature and responsible college graduate to assist in managing an upscale bo...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Sales Associate>
  • Cumberland Farms
  • Newport, RI
  • Cumberland Farms - 125 BROADWAY [Store Associate / Team Member] As a Retail Sales Associate at Cumberland Farms, you'll:...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Associate
  • Defense Commissary Agency
  • Newport, RI
  • Summary Store Associates work either independently or as part of a team in any assigned retail area of a commissary stor...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Greeter/Cashier PT>
  • Davidson Hospitality Group
  • Newport, RI
  • Davidson Hospitality Group - 7375 [Guest Service / Concierge] As a Greeter/Cashier at Davidson Hospitality Group, you'll...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Manager
  • Rove Brand
  • Attleboro, MA
  • Rove is one of the fastest growing premium cannabis brands in the nation. We believe in honesty, simplicity, and transpa...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Procurement Contract Negotiator
  • CVS Health
  • Woonsocket, RI
  • Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to ever...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail manager
  • Sinesia Karol Swimwear LLC
  • Newport, RI
  • Company Description We suggest you enter details here. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Retail Ma...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Newport is a seaside city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, located approximately 33 miles (53 km) southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, 20 miles (32 km) south of Fall River, Massachusetts, 73 miles (117 km) south of Boston, and 180 miles (290 km) northeast of New York City. It is known as a New England summer resort and is famous for its historic mansions and its rich sailing history. It was the location of the first U.S. Open tournaments in both tennis and golf, as well as every challenge to the America's Cup between 1930 and 1983. It is also the home of Salve Regina Univ...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer jobs
$103,076 to $139,925
Newport, Rhode Island area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago