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Buyer II
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The Exchange Job Description
Responsible for journey level buying for a wide range of merchandise or categories. Maintains a contracting officer code which binds AAFES through contractual obligations to a limit of $500,000 per contract. Accomplishes tasks under the general direction of a higher-level buyer. Qualifications
Four years of corporate retail buying/planning, allocation and inventory experience is required. Solid background in corporate sales planning, negotiating and financial reporting is required. A specified area of buying experience may be preferred by the hiring manager. Bachelor's degree plus two years of corporate retail buying/planning, allocation and inventory experience is required. Contracting Officer Designation - Required. Skills/Attributes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical ability Major Duties
Buys specific merchandise categories under the direction of a higher-level buyer. Collaborates with planner and replenisher/allocator to meet plan. Identifies and recommends new products and business opportunities. Negotiates product availability, specifications, distribution, delivery and price. Manages vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives. Summarizes and communicates information to store operations. Analyzes trends, sales data and economic conditions to develop strategies, business plans, forecasts and open-to-buy and increase sales, margin and profit through competitive pricing and exit strategies. May train or provide guidance to assistant buyers. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Type
Management Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain Industry
Retail Number of Positions Remaining: 1
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Apply for the
Buyer II
role at
The Exchange Job Description
Responsible for journey level buying for a wide range of merchandise or categories. Maintains a contracting officer code which binds AAFES through contractual obligations to a limit of $500,000 per contract. Accomplishes tasks under the general direction of a higher-level buyer. Qualifications
Four years of corporate retail buying/planning, allocation and inventory experience is required. Solid background in corporate sales planning, negotiating and financial reporting is required. A specified area of buying experience may be preferred by the hiring manager. Bachelor's degree plus two years of corporate retail buying/planning, allocation and inventory experience is required. Contracting Officer Designation - Required. Skills/Attributes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical ability Major Duties
Buys specific merchandise categories under the direction of a higher-level buyer. Collaborates with planner and replenisher/allocator to meet plan. Identifies and recommends new products and business opportunities. Negotiates product availability, specifications, distribution, delivery and price. Manages vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives. Summarizes and communicates information to store operations. Analyzes trends, sales data and economic conditions to develop strategies, business plans, forecasts and open-to-buy and increase sales, margin and profit through competitive pricing and exit strategies. May train or provide guidance to assistant buyers. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Type
Management Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain Industry
Retail Number of Positions Remaining: 1
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