Junior Buyer

Key Responsibilities:

1. Research and source industry trends and approaches to include new brands or products within the portfolio.
2. Maintain regular communication with suppliers as applicable. Assist with the efficient ordering, delivery, and payment of merchandise to reduce the likelihood of queries and problems.
3. Assist the Buyer in researching and selecting the best quality merchandise suppliers from home and abroad to maximize sales and profit margins. Control the selection of merchandise for sales within the agreed markdown and reach the agreed stock level.
4. Place re-orders as applicable in consultation with buyers and communicate relevant information to all parties in planning and supply chain.
5. Maintain an accurate database of vendor agreements and forward completed vendor agreements to Merchandise Planning.
6. Consolidate buying feedback reports and provide buyers with reports and recommendations per brand portfolio.

People Management Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Assume responsibility for the outcomes of others. Promote a sense of urgency and establish individual accountability in the team. Work with people to establish explicit performance standards.
2. Proactively develop relationships with a variety of people. Build immediate rapport, even in difficult situations. Understand interpersonal and group dynamics and react effectively.
3. Distinguish between what’s relevant and what’s unimportant to make sense of complex situations. Analyze multiple sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions.
4. Deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Articulate messages broadly and adjust communication style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
5. Take consistent action to develop new skills and apply strengths to new issues. Seek assignments that stretch beyond comfort zones.
6. Make high-quality decisions decisively, even with incomplete information. Seek input from pertinent sources to make timely and informed decisions.