Procurement Specialist

1 week ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States The Paradies Shops Full time
Category Buyer Role Summary

The Paradies Shops is seeking a skilled Category Buyer to join our team. As a Category Buyer, you will be responsible for buying a product category or brand, which includes identifying, developing, negotiating price and terms, and executing new products, concepts, shows, brands and ideas while maximizing opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develops and translates trend-right merchandise assortments that are consistent with merchandise themes and customer/market feedback.
  • Negotiates costing that fits within financial parameters and maintains productive relationships with vendors to ensure optimal pricing and long-term continuity of supply and service for assigned merchandise.
  • Implements and executes all product development needs to ensure product meets brand, quality, and fit standards as appropriate to each department.
  • Works in conjunction with Merchandise Planner to ensure the thought process behind the buy is thoroughly conveyed for clarity of distribution.
  • Develops strong internal partnerships and leads flow of communication within merchandising to ensure assortment is coordinated.
  • Works closely with all support departments to ensure shipments are timely and product is positioned/signed correctly on the floor.
  • Visits competition to compare and research product, pricing, and merchandise presentation strategies.
  • Coaches, develops, and trains Assistant Buyers and Merchandise Coordinators to be highly productive team members and assists in preparing them for career advancement.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Merchandising, Marketing, or related area preferred.
  • A minimum of 2 years buying experience in a related category.
  • A variety of merchandise category experience a plus.
  • Experience in a Planning or Allocation role a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong vendor relationships/partnerships.
  • Experience in training and leading a team.
  • Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to travel 25-50% and work to meet business needs.


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