Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs in Suffolk, VA

Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. assists merchandise buyers in selecting merchandise, placing orders, and distributing inventory. Responsible for inventory replenishment with open-to-buy responsibilities over a segment of the buyer's department. Being a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor. To be a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sr. Buyer
  • Hire Velocity
  • Hampton, VA FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    Job Title: Sr. Buyer

    Location: Hampton, VA

    Type: FTE

    Compensation: $65,000 - $85,000

     

    Summary

    This position is accountable for subcontracting (defined as turnkey labor and materials), international procurement as well as purchase of domestic materials that are considered high spend. Procurement must be consistent with quality, job specifications and drawings and adherent to project schedules. This position is responsible to reduce the cost of materials through source selection and negotiation. All business affairs are to be conducted in an ethical, courteous and professional manner.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

    Prepares Requests for Quotation for Materials and Subcontracts.

    Reviews and analyzes quotations received in reply to RFQs.

    Negotiates pricing and prepares for review by Director of Materials prior to award.

    Creates, issues and performs Purchase Order maintenance using the USJ business information system.

    Reviews Purchase Order acknowledgements for contract formation issues, and if any, addresses them appropriately.

    Resolve discrepancies between suppliers and USJ, including quality (yard concerns) and invoicing issues.

    Operate within the program budget for subcontract work and assigned purchase product lines.

    Supports USJ New Work Proposal efforts by obtaining potential project specific pricing for subcontract work and assigned purchase product lines. Maintains pricing information in the departments quote file.

     

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    This position has limited supervisory responsibilities, primarily in absence of Director of Materials.

     

    Competencies

    To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

     

    Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

     

    Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. 2

     

    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS) in a business curriculum preferred, and five (5) years experience in marine joiner work procurement or ten (10 years) experience in procurement.
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    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge of purchasing and contract formation and administration practices.
  • Product knowledge of marine joiner materials.
  • Knowledge of domestic and international sourcing, foreign currency trends and US Customs
  • and importation practices.

  • Effective communication skills with a wide range of personalities, both internal and external to
  • the organization.

  • Effective negotiating skills
  • Ability to gather and analyze data and make competent decisions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Sage MAS500
  • business information system.

     

    Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

     

    Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

     

  • 24 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Family Dollar
  • Hampton, VA FULL_TIME
  • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today. We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules a...
  • 24 Days Ago

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MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER
  • Dollar Tree
  • Gloucester, VA FULL_TIME
  • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today.We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules an...
  • 4 Days Ago

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MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER
  • Dollar Tree
  • Newport, VA FULL_TIME
  • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today.We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules an...
  • 5 Days Ago

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MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER
  • Dollar Tree
  • Williamsburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today.We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules an...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • Hire Velocity
  • Hampton, VA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Job Title: Buyer Location: Hampton, VA Type: FTE Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000 This position is accountable for the purchase of a wide range of domestic materials. Procurement must be consi...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Warehouse Associate
  • American Freight Inc.
  • Newport News, VA
  • Number of hires for this role 3 **Job details** Salary $10 - $12 an hour Job Type Full-time Part-time **Full Job Descrip...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL-A Owner Operator - Multiple Route Types - Earn Up to $210k/Year
  • Hub Group - Norfolk, VA
  • Suffolk, VA
  • Hub Group is now seeking: CDL-A Owner Operators in Norfolk, VA What's in it for you? Home weekly, 2-3 layovers per week ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Delivery Specialist
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts
  • Suffolk, VA
  • The Delivery Specialist will maintain and operate store vehicles to deliver parts and/or products to professional custom...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver
  • SYSCO
  • Suffolk, VA
  • Company: US0073 Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. Zip Code: 23435 Employment Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: 0 COMPENSATION I...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Floor Associate
  • Dollar Tree
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Store Dollar Tree Dollar Tree is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Special Local Delivery Truck Driver
  • SYSCO
  • Suffolk, VA
  • Company: US0073 Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. Zip Code: 23435 Employment Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: 0 COMPENSATION I...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Floor Associate
  • Dollar Tree
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Store Dollar Tree Dollar Tree is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Floor Associate
  • Dollar Tree
  • Poquoson, VA
  • Store Dollar Tree Dollar Tree is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Suffolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2017 census, the estimated population was 90,237. It is the largest city in Virginia by boundary land area as well as the 14th largest in the country. Suffolk is located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area which also includes the independent cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, as well as other smaller cities, counties, and towns of Hampton Roads. With miles of waterfront property on the Nansemond and James River, present day Suffolk was formed in 1974 after consolidati...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs
$68,186 to $85,388
Suffolk, Virginia area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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They assist the buyer in formulating and implementing merchandise plans.
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Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. in Helena, MT
It is their responsibility to assist the buyer in maintaining various schedules and deadlines, so strong organizational ability is also key.
February 02, 2020