Shoe Metro – Buyer
Position: Buyer
Location: San Diego
Date: Mar. 04, 2010
Shoe Metro is a growing internet shoe retailer in San Diego CA and we are looking for a motivated and hard working individual to join our growing team.
Responsibilities:
- Identifying off price buying opportunities of high end product lines
- Tactfully purchase highly fashionable, quality, brand named goods
- Source new vendors and resources to bring in desired brands
- Variety building for the appropriate seasons to achieve or exceed the financial goals
- Conduct vendor meetings, view new lines, and maintain strong vendor partnerships
- Track and manage delivery of orders
- Discuss strategy as it pertains to the specific vendor
- Trouble shooting and problem solving
Must Have:
- A reliable, enthusiastic, love of fashion and trends
- Ability to communicate clearly, both written and in speech
- Ability to maintain a courteous and professional manner at all times
- Skillful negotiation practices
- Excellent analytical and math skills
- Determines and delivers mutually agreed upon information with vendor partners
Qualifications:
- High School diploma (or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- 2+ years as an Assistant Buyer
- Exceptional communication skills on the phone and email.
- Capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Self-motivated with a positive team player attitude.
- Ability to work in a task driven environment, handling competing demands and
multi-tasking required.
- Reliable and Detail oriented.
- Impeccable attendance and punctuality.
- Type minimum of 30 wpm
- Strong PC skills, including knowledge with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- E-Commerce experience helpful.
Compensation: $30k – $35k salary with 401k matching, Dental, Vision, Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, and Personal Days Off.
