Hobby Lobby is hiring: Future Buyer in Oklahoma City

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Job Description - Overview

Job Description - Overview

Hobby Lobby is seeking candidates to fill future entry-level Buyer positions.

Hobby Lobby is the largest privately-owned arts-and-crafts retailer in the world. We believe people are our greatest asset and provide over 43,000 employees a culture of family in the work environment! We have over 1,000 stores in 48 states that offer over 70,000 items to our customers. These stores are supported by the over 10 million square feet of office, manufacturing and distribution campus located in Oklahoma City.

Description

Hobby Lobby is seeking future full-time Buyers with a perfect mix of dynamic, creative abilities such as identifying current trends and executing strong contributions to the bottom line. Future Buyers will be working in an office setting, Monday through Friday, though travel days may be an exception. Future Buyers will be collaborating with other Buyers, Design Teams and Vendors.

Please provide a résumé when applying for this position.

Responsibilities

• Meet deadlines
• Identify and keep abreast of market trends that our customers are interested in
• Identify and qualify new manufacturers and vendors
• Communicate effectively to deliver product’s requirements
• Communicate important information to the appropriate teams
• Build product collections through collaborations with other buyers
• Manage product development from conception to purchase order
• Analyze and manage vendor performance to maximize profitability
• Meet and exceed margin and financial goals set by company leaders
• Develop and propose new product concepts that are exciting and unique
• Possible Domestic and/or International travel to work with vendors on sourcing new products
  
  

Job Description - Requirements

• Creativity
• Plans and organizes time and resources efficiently
• Able to focus and apply analytical thinking such as collecting, analyzing and interpreting information
• Problem solving, using logic and imagination to come up with an intelligent solution to situations
• Team-oriented, possessing a positive attitude and effectively able to work with minimal supervision
• Clearly expresses thoughts in written and spoken form
• Can actively anticipate potential future problems and act to prevent or mitigate them
• Physical ability to stand for long periods of time while attending trade shows or climb stairs when visiting factories
• Microsoft Office experience with the following programs:
• Microsoft Excel abilities matching the description found at the Excel Website
• Microsoft Word experience mirroring the description at the Word Website
• Microsoft Outlook skillset in keeping with the description at the Outlook Website

Education & Experience

• Bachelor degree, preferably in business administration, merchandising, or marketing OR
• Work experience within a buying capacity, preferably retail chain format OR
• Combination of education and work experience equaling 5+ years
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Plan
• 401(k) Program with company match
• Paid Vacation
• Sick / Personal Pay (SPP)
• Employee Discount
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Integris Clinic and Pharmacy on campus
• Chaplain Services on campus
  
  

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For reasonable accommodation of disability during the hiring process call (800) 200-1494. Job Title

Future Buyer

Address 1

7707 SW 44th Street

Zip Code

73179

Department

Buying

Req ID: None

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative, Management, and Customer Service

• Industries

  Retail Art Supplies, Retail, and Retail Groceries

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