Buyer Jobs in Alabama

Job Title: Electronics Buyer Company: Books-A-Million Location: Birmingham, AL Description: Achieve Sales, Inventory, and Gross Margin Goals * Maintenance of all current product lines associated with the, including both Retail products and Cost of Goods supplies * Identify, analyze, and pursue category trends * Support Store Operations and Marketing Teams with Planograms, Product Information, and Merchandise Updates * Collaborate with the Director of Training on Training Programs for store associates * Determines purchasing requirements by reviewing inventories and purchase requests. * Determines specifications by analyzing use requirements; consulting with users. * Identifies suppliers by researching materials, equipment, and supplies availability; evaluating alternatives; verifying supplier performance record and certification. * Obtains quotes by forwarding requirements to supplier. * Places orders by negotiating price, terms, and delivery. * Ensures materials, equipment, and supplies availability by tracking and expediting delivery. * Resolves discrepancies by comparing purchase order to delivery documentation; obtaining credits and refunds. * Maintains historical records by filing and retrieving purchasing documents. * Improves quality results by analyzing materials, equipment, supplies, and supplier reliability; recommending changes. * Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. * Updates job knowledge by attending trade shows; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. * Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications: *Merchandising Experience in the Retail Industry (Electronics Field preferred) *Experience managing a retail store and/or managing Specialty product lines, Inventory Control, Organization, Supply Management, *Strong Documentation Skills, Verbal Communication, Tracking Budget Expenses, Vendor Relationships, Building Relationships, Independence, Decision-Making