Overview
Sr. Buyer Jobs in Lenexa, KS at Rally House
Title: Sr. Buyer
Company: Rally House
Location: Lenexa, KS
Rally House is a specialty retail store that carries all things local! We are looking for people who are enjoy working for a growing organization, as we currently operate 180+ stores nationwide, with many more to come! You will enjoy an exclusive store discount when you join our team, as well as a competitive benefits package with flexible PTO, 401k match, parental leave, paid holidays, and receive continued development opportunities as we grow our company. We don’t just provide jobs, we provide careers. Apply today and be part of our growth!
Job Description
The Sr. Buyer creates and follows through on a merchandising assortment plan that supports the financial and merchandising objectives. This position researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products with attention to the specific target market and demographics. This position is competent in maintaining relationships with vendors and is able to leverage those relationships to strengthen negotiation conversations. The Sr. Buyer may lead a team of Buyers or work closely with Buyers to support the merchandising objectives they are responsible for.
Responsibilities
Lead and hold accountable Buyer team members to achieve goals within their assigned product departments
Top line vendor negotiations; cost, payment terms, co-op money, returns/exchanges, freight/terms of delivery, opportunity buys
Builds strong vendor relationships
Competent in the complexity of business responsibilities assigned
Completes a range of supply chain management tasks, including but not limited to critical analysis of operational sustainability needs, material planning within an ERP system
Develop new categories, trends and exclusives
Looks for new ways of doing things
Maintain accountability for all inventory management
Ensure vendor compliance with shipping and pricing policies
Research and develop alternate supply sources
Reviews development samples and approvals
Skills And Knowledge
Ability to lead other others, Ability to think strategically and to provide a clear path to achieving results, Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of team, Able to communicate with others in a clear and confident manner, Creative and artistic capability with a keen eye for detail, Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) suites and CAD programs, Strong negotiation skills
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Apparel Management, or similar field; 5 years minimum of previous buying experience; experience in both planning and allocating, preferably in apparel or accessories; Advanced Excel experience required; 3 years minimum managing others preferred; Sports enthusiast.
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Required to stand and walk; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; differentiate colors. Must have the ability to lift and small carry parcels, packages and other items up tp 25lbs, and to walk short distances.
$75,000.00 – $100,000.00
Annual
