Overview

The buyer is responsible for analyzing market trends, negotiating with vendors to obtain best prices and scheduling deliveries, filling stores with fashionable clothing/sporting items and forecasting customer demand. Ability to draw on marketing analysis and fashion skills to forecast what the public will wear is vital. Duties may include evaluating inventory, researching new suppliers and traveling to trade shows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Marketing OR Purchasing

• Excellent communication skills, analytical skills, negotiation skills and ability to meet deadlines;
• Computer Literate – Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• At least five (5) years’ relevant work experience in purchasing, preferably in the retail industry;
• Must be able to travel abroad as needed;
• Must have a valid Passport and U.S. visa;
• Must be able to work on weekends/extended hours as required
• Ability to speak a foreign language is a definite asset, particularly Spanish;
• Salary: Base $8500, Travelling $1500