Merchandise Buyer jobs in Lowell, MA

Summary: Perform all aspects of the Buyer position in an efficient, and professional manner; maximizing profits, while minimizing liabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Advocate in matters involving the purchase of required material, product inquiries, quotes, purchase order placement, pricing, discount breaks, and on-time delivery of designated factory and supplier purchased products.
• Perform purchasing activities as directed by Asset Managers for highest volume suppliers.
• Identify and report critical vendor issues to the Asset Manager.
• Demonstrate an understanding of all supplier policies, procedures, contracts and products.

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

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; develops realistic action plans.
• 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

• High School diploma, some college preferred but not required.
• Some experience in Purchasing/Procurement preferred.
Strong communication skills.

Computer Skills - Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and internet.