Associate Buyer

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Important Note about Working at :

isn't for everyone. We hold ourselves to a higher standard than most. You will be expected to embrace the culture and embody our company's core values.

• Trusting Team Play

  We do our best, care about one another and trust each other.

  
  

• Intentional Integrity

  We honor our word and, if we're out of integrity, we make it right.

  
  

• Innovative Problem Solving

  We fearlessly identify issues, then prioritize and solve them with the right solutions for our unique business.

  
  

• Healthy Humor

  We laugh together and are warm and friendly.

  
  

Before you apply, be sure you share 's core values.

How this position fits at : Full-time, M-F, In-House

As the Associate Buyer, you will work on-site, full-time, at our headquarters in Gilbert, Arizona. The mission of the Associate Buyer is to execute all procurement activities for their assigned brands through building relationships with internal and external partners.

Core Priorities are as follows:

• Will manage the end-to-end procurement process for assigned brands and establish strong, mutually beneficial relationships with our Suppliers.
• Will strategically create and manage product assortments through sales analysis, trend research, and brand partnership.
• Will procure all product details and images and create SKUs in the inventory management system and the website, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Will negotiate costs with suppliers to achieve the target margin for each brand and/or promotion
• Will forecast and create new product purchase orders for assigned brands within their allocated budget ensuring SKU productivity
• Will collaborate with the Replenishment Buyer on core products and key promotional items to minimize the out-of-stock rate on high-visibility items
• Will strategically plan, source, and negotiate promotional products and first-to-market opportunities
• Will actively manage the business in both forward planning and in-season execution through the use of e-commerce reporting tools, optimizing inventory turn and profitability through pricing and clearance
• Will report on sales and product performance for assigned brands, internally and externally
• Will merchandise all product pages for assigned brands with 100% accurate information, images, related products and videos.
• Will take on other responsibilities as assigned.

Your Capabilities:

Accuracy

Laser-like attention to detail and execution on a daily basis.

Communication

Open, direct, clear and kind with team members and suppliers.

Sense of urgency

Executes tasks efficiently, understanding the importance of speed to market.

Prioritization and flexibility

Appropriately dedicates the time and energy required for varying tasks. Cheerfully and instantly pivots tasks as the business requires.

Fiscally responsible

Conscientious with company resources ensuring the best interests of are met.

You Meet the Following Requirements:

• 3-5 years of buying experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Purchasing Management, Marketing, or Retail Management preferred.
• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience analyzing data and forecasting purchase quantities.
• Strong analytical, planning and time management skills.
• Proactive communication with suppliers and relationship building skills.
• Resourceful and creative problem solving skills.
• Passion and experience negotiating promotional products.
• Awareness and curiosity about the paper crafting industry and trends.

is proud to be a Top Workplaces Award recipient! This recognition reflects our strong, positive culture and our exceptional colleagues who embody our Core Values. xhyhwjd

We offer a competitive benefits package including 100% paid medical and dental insurance for our employees, along with a 401k match, and an employee discount.