Goodwill Industries of South Florida
Retail Buyer
Goodwill Industries of South Florida
Miami, FL $50,000.00-$53,000.00 (1 week ago)
Miami, FL $80,000.00-$100,000.00 (1 week ago)
Summary
Responsible for the procurement of assigned goods required to support Goodwill Industries of South Florida (“Goodwill”). Help develop and use procurement best practices to obtain the lowest cost and best lead times for assigned items. Continuously develops relationships with Goodwill personnel and suppliers.
General Purchasing Duties/Responsibilities To source and introduce product ranges that suit the Goodwill Stores and customer base. Pitch ideas for new product ranges, attend trade shows, and identify suitable suppliers. Negotiate purchase terms and transportation rates with suppliers. Analyze inventory data to identify strong and weak sellers. Assist in training retail staff on successfully merchandising new products. Generate reports and forecasts, collaborate with internal company stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, retail store personnel, inventory personnel, and support staff, providing cross‑training and support to Buyers in the Purchasing Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Identify the need to place orders, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery date.
Track purchase orders and backorders to ensure the product is available according to timeline commitments and ensure on‑time delivery.
Expedite/Defer existing orders with vendors to manage proper inventory levels.
Provide complete and accurate status reports as requested by management.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable and consistent delivery of goods and services, and address any issues or concerns promptly and effectively.
Support other buyers in negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable contracts, and continuously improve negotiation skills by actively participating in discussions and learning from experienced team members.
Assist in identifying potential suppliers and evaluating their capabilities and reliability.
Work with vendors to resolve receiving and quality issues.
Process and maintain sample requests to ensure timely results for new products.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Non‑profit Organizations
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Miami, FL $50,000.00-$53,000.00 (1 week ago)
Miami, FL $80,000.00-$100,000.00 (1 week ago)
Summary
Responsible for the procurement of assigned goods required to support Goodwill Industries of South Florida (“Goodwill”). Help develop and use procurement best practices to obtain the lowest cost and best lead times for assigned items. Continuously develops relationships with Goodwill personnel and suppliers.
General Purchasing Duties/Responsibilities To source and introduce product ranges that suit the Goodwill Stores and customer base. Pitch ideas for new product ranges, attend trade shows, and identify suitable suppliers. Negotiate purchase terms and transportation rates with suppliers. Analyze inventory data to identify strong and weak sellers. Assist in training retail staff on successfully merchandising new products. Generate reports and forecasts, collaborate with internal company stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, retail store personnel, inventory personnel, and support staff, providing cross‑training and support to Buyers in the Purchasing Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Identify the need to place orders, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery date.
Track purchase orders and backorders to ensure the product is available according to timeline commitments and ensure on‑time delivery.
Expedite/Defer existing orders with vendors to manage proper inventory levels.
Provide complete and accurate status reports as requested by management.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable and consistent delivery of goods and services, and address any issues or concerns promptly and effectively.
Support other buyers in negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable contracts, and continuously improve negotiation skills by actively participating in discussions and learning from experienced team members.
Assist in identifying potential suppliers and evaluating their capabilities and reliability.
Work with vendors to resolve receiving and quality issues.
Process and maintain sample requests to ensure timely results for new products.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Non‑profit Organizations
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