Buyer Jobs in California

Job Title: Buyer - Merchandising Specialist Company: GTM Discount General Stores Location: San Diego, CA Description: Basic FunctionResponsible for coordinating of the merchandising efforts and procuring of products for resale which offer our customers quality and value at discount prices.  Maintenance and management of gross margins and proper selection of products which build strong categories and proper adjacencies.  This should be done with the goal of providing a constantly improving shopping experience.  Shares GTM’s vision and mission and teaches GTM’s core values.Responsibilities1.     Act as the guardian of the company’s gross profit to include accurate pricing, best cost available on items, high gross opportunity buys, and appropriate use of markdown dollars that limit additional loss of product value prior to sale.2.     Apply a constant effort to improve our customers shopping experience.3.     Apply a constant effort to enhance the selection of products available.4.     Establish and maintain proper adjacencies.5.     Ensure that stores build displays and establish enhanced product presentation that stimulates sales.6.     Proper product procurement and the building and development of strong categories.  Responsible for maintaining a constant effort to ensure that categories within departments are complete on basic items to include vendor sourcing, item selection, and item maintenance – category building.7.     Vendor Relations to include sourcing cold calls to potential new vendors, responding to offers or opportunity to purchase, and regular communication with existing vendors. 8.     Product Presentation / merchandising to include general layout, product adjacencies, Category Reviews with emphasis on filling product needs in categories, development of standards for product presentation and display, seasonal changes with emphasis on procuring product for seasonal presentations. 9.     Wholesale sales to include responsibility for certain wholesale transactions as they relate to facilitation of special buys. 10.   Inventory management to include slotting system management, order guide items, effective use of markdown dollars on “dead items” and slow items, manage inventory through category review, opportunity buys, category building, and transfers / store returns. 11.   Sales growth through purchase levels on product must be effectively sustained to increase sales, addition of new items, merchandising standards must be maintained, and competitive pricing that is value oriented. 12.   Buyer must apply the “Six Rights” when selecting a new item to include the right item, the right price, right condition, the right quantity, the right time, and the right place. 13.   Vendor relations: The buyer / merchandiser is responsible for the maintenance of a good and healthy relationship with all vendors. 14.   Act as a specialist to advise on ways to increase sales volume within each location. 15.   Develop sales and marketing programs to assist in the penetration of GTM’s Market Area. 16.   Through advertising, assist in ways to increase sales volume within GTM’s Market Area. 17.   Prepare sales aids and brochures directed at the targeted market. 18.   Attend and participate in meetings as required. 19.   Verify and maintain inventory controls, and supervise periodic inventory counts and margin verification. 20.   Verify vendor cost and insure accuracy on purchase orders. 21.   Ensure lowest possible costs from vendors. 22.   Follow up incomplete purchase orders as needed. 23.   Perform other related duties as assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain an effective organization through the selection, training, compensation and motivation of all subordinate personnel.Provide guidance and direction to GTM Merchants to assist them in their personal and professional development.Supervise Buyers in procurement of materials and services.Periodically review Buyers compliance to ethical policies and guidelines. SkillsOral Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsDiplomacyStrong Math AptitudeStrong Negotiation skillsStrong Vendor Negotiation SkillsPurchasingTime ManagementComputer LiteracyProfessionalismGTM Discount General Stores offer Excellent BenefitsSalary PositionPaid Vacation and SickQuarterly Bonus Program401K Retirement Plan with Employer MatchMedical and Dental Benefits Please send resume to Register to View

Job Title: Retail buyer for new boutique - wanted Company: Location: San Francisco, CA Description: Hello, US: We are a newly forming boutique, and we are going to move into a commercial space on Union St. in March. YOU: We are looking for a retail buyer with several years experience, buying for small boutiques. We would like someone who has good contacts in the industry, and can plan out projections really well. MERCHANDIZE: Our merchandize will be about 60% women?s clothing and 40% jewelry, possibly purses as well. The price points should be about $50-$300, the average transaction we are shooting for is $150. We are planning to carry clothing that is rather classic and elegant to begin with, and at some point when the economy picks up more we?ll start carrying a few more trendy items. We?d like to carry at least 15 vendors, and mostly smaller designers that aren?t so common ? we want our merchandize to be somewhat unique (not brands you can easily find at department stores, etc). We basically want a buyer who can find good merchandize that will sell. HOUR/PAY: This is not a full time position. We need the buyer to work for us on a freelance/consultant basis. The pay will be based on experience and results. We will have phone interviews first, then in-person interviews. Looking forward to hearing from you, Johanna Register to View

Job Title: Buyer - Merchant - Category Manager - Grocery - Retail - CPG - non-food - merchandise - purchasing Company: CyberCoders Location: Bellflower, CA Description: Buyer - Merchant - Category Manager - Grocery - Retail - CPG - non-food - merchandise - purchasing .body .body h4 .body .section tr.oddRow a, a:link, a:visited Buyer - Merchant - Category Manager - Grocery - Retail - CPG - non-food - merchandise - purchasing near Montebello, CA This job is open as of 3/12/2010. Apply Now! Not a fit for this job? Search other Buyer jobs! Are you an employer? Visit us for more info! Email this job to a friend - $1000 Location Montebello, CA; Bellflower, CA Salary $70,000 - $100,000 Education Bachelor of Science Category Purchasing - Procurement Experience Required At least 2 Years Short Description Buyer - Merchant - Category Manager - Grocery - Retail - CPG - non-food - merchandise - purchasing Required Skills grocery buyer, Merchant, Buyer, Category Manager, Category merchant, Product Manager, purchasing, procurement, dmm, director of merchandising, divisional merchandise manager Recruiter Chuck Shirley Date Updated 3/12/2010 Skills Required grocery buyer, Merchant, Buyer, Category Manager, Category merchant, Product Manager, purchasing, procurement, dmm, director of merchandising, divisional merchandise manager Job Description Buyer - Merchant - Category Manager - Grocery - Retail - CPG - non-food - merchandise - purchasingIf you are a Grocery Buyer with Non-Food General Merchandise experience, please read on!What you need for this position:- Bachelors- 4 + years of Grocery Retail Buying experience in General Merchandise- Strong negotiation skillsWhat you'll be doing: - Full P&L responsibility for your categories- Vendor management, negotiation, payment terms, rebates, promotions- Outside of the box thinking to grow the non-food business of this growing GrocerWhat's in it for you:- Competitive Salary, Benefits, Bonus- Growth Opportunity in the expanding retailerSo, if you are a Buyer non food grocery experience, please apply today!Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Are you a fit for this position? Please Click Here to Apply! (your information will be kept strictly confidential!) Not a fit for this position? Click Here to Search Other CyberCoders Jobs! Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, or you may also: Email your resume in Word to: Register to View **Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: CC HotJobAp : CS-NonGrocBuyer-CA -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.*** Chuck Shirley - Executive Recruiter - CyberCoders Other Jobs Buyer JobsCategory Manager JobsCategory merchant Jobsdirector of merchandising Jobsdmm Jobsgrocery buyer JobsMerchant Jobsprocurement JobsProduct Manager Jobspurchasing Jobs

Job Title: Buyer Juniors Apparel Specialty Retailer Company: Career Management Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Buyer – Juniors Apparel – Specialty RetailerSuccessful and growing specialty chain is looking for a motivated Buyer to buy Fast-Fashion apparel. Position Overview Buyer will be responsible for buying young, fun fashion apparel; identifying new items and trends; shopping competition; maximizing key items and categories. Qualifications Must have: 3+ years experience buying Juniors or Tweens Apparel in a Specialty Chain environment; Broad knowledge of Juniors markets; Solid understanding of competitors; Ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy environment. Email your resume to: Register to View

Job Title: Buyer- Contemporary Company: The TJX Companies, Inc. Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Buyer- Contemporary for TJX Europe Buyer What makes our Buyers Unique? Our merchants are in the market every week fostering vendor relationships and buying exciting merchandise that represent an incredible value to our customer. TJX is not tied to a corporate controlled matrix; we expect and encourage our Buyers to source new vendors and resources to bring in desired goods. Our Buyers have a high level of autonomy; they have the ability to negotiate and make on-the-spot decisions while in the market place. We provide an environment where our Buyers can be creative, free thinkers and encourage risk taking. Responsibilities: Opportunistically purchase highly fashionable, quality goods from the US Market for our European Division. Analyze history and current business in order to strategically forecast future opportunities. As part of the merchandising team you will work closely with other Buyers, and Management to meet Company goals and objectives. Maintain knowledge of market conditions regarding price, resources and fashion as they relate to trends and key items, and react accordingly to impact sales. Negotiate and make decisions to buy, while in the market place. Must have a minimum of four years of merchandise buying experience in a contemporary/juniors fashion category.Must have experience buying for a multi-unit retailer.Must have strong analytical, financial, strategic and planning skills.Must have a proven record of strong negotiating skills, with examples to substantiate.Must be a go-getter, with a "can-do attitude" and a true excitement for the business.Entrepreneurial minded, with a strong comfort of taking measurable risks.Strong team playing, clear communication, and relationship building skills are very important in order to be successful in our business.A strong eye for trend.Domestic and International travel required.Listen to our podcast to hear first hand about a Buyer's experience at TJX:http://jobsinpods.com/2008/02/28/become-a-buyer-at-tjx-in-massachusetts/ What's In It For You?At the TJX Companies, Inc., conveniently located directly off both the Mass Pike and Route 9, you'll not only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, a Dependent Care Spending Account, Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.Click Here for a full list of the benefits of working for The TJX Companies, Inc.For more information on the Nationwide Community Support efforts of TJX, Click Here.TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity

Job Title: Buyer Company: Schurman Retail Group Location: Fairfield, CA Description: Schurman Retail Group, founded in 1950, is the nation’s fastest growing premier stationery and social expression retailer. We offer a diverse and exciting array of products including Greeting Cards, Gift-Wrap, Gift Bags, Stationery, Note Cards, Journals and unique gift products.  Recently Schurman Retail Group purchased the American Greetings Carlton Cards retail store division. With this purchase Schurman Retail Group currently operates approximately 500 PAPYRUS and Carlton Cards retail stores in the US and Canada. Our Mission “to establish PAPYRUS/CARLTON CARDS retail stores as the undisputed Brand of choice for personal expression products of exceptional quality, diversity and taste” is our everyday focus.  With this change we are seeking to hire a Buyer in our corporate office located in Fairfield, CA.  Major duties would include:Responsibilities:§        Provide product vision/selection/assortment management for selected categories §        Participate in the development of all new products ensuring they are of high quality, profitable and meet established margin guidelines.§        Achieve revenue and margin objectives for categories.§        Prepare and present comprehensive business plans for designated product lines.  §        Evaluate weekly performance and recommend action plan if designated product categories show decline in sales.§        Maintain and adhere to open-to-buy.  Recommend necessary shifts in budget by product category based on changes in market demands.§        Meet all published deadlines for product, sales materials.§        Responsible for line size and product productivity.§        Provide clear direction and parameters for inventory planning on a timely basis in order for product line to be accurately maintained for each season.§        Research new vendors and maintain current vendor relationships for SRG.  Qualifications:§        4-6 years buyer experience in close out, promotional or off price retail, preferably with multiple store experience.§        Strong experience in managing financial performance of product lines.§        Excellent analytical and communication skills required.§        Bachelor’s Degree or comparable experience PC Skills:§        Microsoft Office including Word, Excel§        JDA experience a plus We offer a very competitive salary and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability, FSA, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off program and team member discount at all Papyrus/Carlton Cards retail stores.  Please send your resume to Register to View .EOE

Job Title: Senior Buyer/Planner Company: Scholastic Location: Palo Alto, CA Description: Company InformationKlutz, a subsidiary of Scholastic, is the leading creator of activity products for kids. We began our corporate life in 1977 in an office we shared with a Chevrolet Impala. Today we've outgrown our founding garage, but Palo Alto, California, remains Klutz Galactic Headquarters. Our mission statement: Create wonderful things. Be good. Have fun. Job SummaryThe Senior Buyer/Planner is responsible for purchasing and overseeing the manufacture and assembly of a group of Klutz products, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget and that they meet the high standards of quality that Klutz is known for. This is a full-time exempt position.Job Responsibilities•Work with the development team to find the right attachments for each title at the right price. This may include locating existing products or manufacturing custom products that meet our high quality specifications.•Plan the purchase and assembly of assigned Klutz products ensuring enough inventory to meet our sales needs, without overstocking. •Coordinate the efficient implementation of changes to existing products. This might include changes to covers, components, or packaging and will require excellent communication with Art, Marketing, Sales, Warehouse, and any other group that needs to be informed. •Negotiate and renegotiate with established vendors to ensure that we pay the lowest price possible without compromising quality.•Work with the other production managers to develop an overall plan for the purchasing and assembly of our books, ensuring that each vendor is used in the best way possible.•Keep our Quality Assurance Manager up-to-date on all changes to existing products.•Provide the Art, Editorial and Marketing groups with accurate reprint schedules. Work with these groups to implement reprint changes.•Maintain complete and up-to-date records of product specifications, costs, and purchasing plans. Ensure that these records are easily accessible to coworkers. Requirements: Job Requirements•A Bachelor’s degree.•At least four years of work experience as a buyer/planner or project manager for consumer products.•Proven experience working with vendors to create strongly branded products.•Strong knowledge of retail merchandising.•Experience helping to create and launch a new product line a plus.•Familiarity with purchasing plans.•Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.•Impeccable attention to detail, combined with a flexible and results-oriented approach to work.•The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.•Top-notch interpersonal and communication skills.•The ability to work effectively in a creative environment with constantly-changing requirements, and to maintain a sense of humor while juggling a variety of complex responsibilities.Please note, this position is based in Palo Alto, CA.

Job Title: 'LOVE FASHION? BUFFALO EXCHANGE seeks Buyers! Company: Location: Ventura, CA Description: We are Ventura?s eclectic buy-sell-trade clothing shop, offering a challenging, fun, fast-paced retail environment. As an employee, you?ll receive on-the-job training in recycling fashion. Must be a quick learner, cheerful, dependable & energetic. PT/FT with benefits. No prior experience necessary. This is not your regular retail job! EOE HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.buffaloexchange.com or in person at 532 East Main St, Ventura, CA 93001.

Job Title: Merchandising/Buyer Company: Lakeshore Learning Location: Carson, CA Description: Merchandiser/Buyer Lakeshore Learning Materials, a leading developer and distributor of educational supplies for children, has been thriving for over 50 years. Family-owned and family-run, we offer our employees the opportunity to show us their best—and we celebrate them for it!  Responsibilities:·          Sourcing, selecting, and proposing educational products for inclusion in our annual catalogs, retail stores and marketing materials·          Communicating current sales trends, histories and standards in the marketplace·          Preparing and delivering product presentations to management and sales force·          Attending industry trade shows, conferences and focus groups (involves some travel)·          Experience with toy merchandise a plus Essential skills and qualifications:·          3-10 years buying experience·          Visible enthusiasm for educational products·          Sense of ownership and can-do attitude·          Strong analytical and multi-tasking skills·          Exceptional written/verbal communication skills·          Ability to work independently and as part of a committed team·          Strong detail orientation·          Common sense approach to problem solving ·          Teaching experience a plus If you’re interested in learning more about this position and the great things you can expect from working at a company like Lakeshore, contact us right away!  Salary will depend on skills and experience. Lakeshore is family owned and family friendly. (Great on-site preschool, 401(k), excellent medical, flexible benefits, generous profit bonus plan, employee discount & casual dress). E-mail your resume to Register to View or fax it to Register to View . Please visit our website at www.lakeshorelearning.com for additional company information. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Job Title: Buyer - Hardlines Company: Sears Holdings Location: San Jose, CA Description: Hardline experience Preferred.The Buyer is responsible and accountable for executing the merchandising strategy for his/her assigned categories. The Buyer partners with other functional areas of the company to drive the business in his/her assigned categories including Supply Chain, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Operations, and Store Planning.CountryUnited StatesResponsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements1)Assumes full ownership of and accountability for assigned categories to include the following:•Delivering upon financial metrics of agreed upon plan•Establishing and managing product assortments•Selecting, managing and rationalizing vendors•Implementing pricing strategy including promotional and markdown strategy•Understanding the impact of his/her decisions on other business groups in the company2)In partnership with the Merchandise Manager, develops strategic plan for assigned categories using a solid understanding of the industry trends, competitive landscape, business strengths and customer preferences.3)Coordinates communication between merchandising, customers and all other business groups within the company:•Writes and distributes all memoranda to ensure consistency with company standards•Handles customer inquiries regarding products and ensures a response is provided in a timely manner•Regularly communicates with counterparts in other business groups across the company (including Eyes and Ears Store Managers) to align teams4)Makes two market visits/month (OSH store visits, competition visits, vendor field visits, etc.) to understand market trends, customer’s and store’s needs.5)Demonstrates initiative by building consensus and partners with Supply Chain, Marketing, and other business groups within the company to execute strategy and to achieve established goals. Comfortable working with all levels of the organization.6)A successful Buyer:•understands when to escalate/delegate issues to achieve desired results•pays attention to detail to ensure progress•adheres to Merchandising core values and serves are a role model for others in the company•Minimum of three to five years experience in a retail or purchasing position•Proven experience selecting merchandise, negotiating products and pricing •Well-versed in retail math and inventory planning concepts; understands the drivers of a retail P&L•Strong analytical skills•Outstanding negotiation skills •Proficient with MS Office Suite with advanced Excel skillsRequisition ID74793BRPreferred Minimum EducationBachelors Level DegreeYears Experience2 - 5 Years ExperienceTravel RequirementsOn Occasion (Less than 5%)