Associate Buyer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMcGee & Co. is seeking an Associate Buyer to join our Home Furnishings team in Draper, Utah. This position will assist the Buyer in item management, assortment management, vendor relationships, and purchase order management. The ideal candidate is ambitious in nature, manages priorities and timelines, comfortable working in cross-functional teams, organized, and passionate about the brand and the industry. 

Who We Are:

Founded in 2014, Studio McGee, Inc. is one of the fastest growing home design brands in America. Our journey began with a thriving interiors business that focused on approachable, yet aspirational design. By leveraging the power of digital communities, we were able to expand our footprint in the interior design industry through an unconventional approach that connected us with our consumers. We continued to carry that forward-thinking attitude into the launch of our retail business, McGee & Co., which anchors the operational and revenue growth of our company. Our licensing partnerships allow us to further expand our design voice beyond our own collection. From a multi-year partnership with Target to an Emmy-nominated Netflix Series and a NY Times Best-Selling book, Studio McGee's passion is to empower people to design with an approachability that enhances their daily life and elevates their every day. Whether following us on social media or becoming part of our company, we invite you to join us on our mission to “Make Life Beautiful.” 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and updating internal systems in regards to product information (i.e. product cost, pricing, backorder dates, availability status, and MAP policies)
• Purchase order management including vendor set up, creation, revisions, maintenance, cancellations, and tracking. Also responsible for researching and resolving discrepancies between Purchase Orders and Vendor Invoices
• Communicate with fulfillment team on PO receiving, vendor quality issues, vendor RTVs and seasonal launches
• Establish positive vendor relationships to obtain the best pricing and terms possible
• Prepares weekly analysis of competitor trends, promotions, and overall assortments to present to the Merchandising Team
• Maintain awareness of competition relative to product value relationship and customer profitability within category

Requires Skills:

•  Educational Requirements:

• • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Previous Years of Related Experience
  • 1-2 years in a Retail Buying or Merchandising role

• Specific Skill Requirements:

• • Strong understanding and experience using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Proven ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong sense of urgency responding to internal and external customers
  • Organizational and time management skills; must have an ability to manage deadlines
  • Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines
  • NetSuite experience is a plus

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits: 

• Medical 
• Dental 
• Vision 
• PTO 
• 401k 
• Quarterly Bonuses 

McGee is proud to be an equal opportunity employer - we see the beauty of celebrating our teams' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Together we Make Life Beautiful.

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