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Buyer
Barnes & Noble
New York, NY, United States
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Job Description
We are looking for a passionate and entrepreneurial individual to join Barnes & Noble’s Children’s Books buying team. This is an exciting high-growth area of opportunity and a key focus of the business.
As the Buyer, you are responsible for identifying product category trends to drive sales growth, planning, and inventory in BN.com and two distribution centers.
Position Responsibilities:
• Identify, source and develop new products or business opportunities.
• Develop business strategies outlining strengths, weaknesses, new opportunities and risks.
• Partner with the VP regarding the development of the assortment plan to drive sales.
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with vendors.
• Negotiate with vendors on availability, product specifications, distribution, delivery deadlines and prices toward maximizing the company's profits and margin goals.
• Manage vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.
• Perform market analysis, competitive shop and analyze sales trends.
• Manage distribution center inventory to meet turnover goals.
• Communicate and partner with the Business Development, Product Development, Marketing and Creative departments and Ecommerce to provide information, accomplish initiatives and problem solve.
Essential Functions
• Strong analytical and PC skills
• Creative ability to operate independently
• Strong negotiating and communications skills
• Some travel required
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• At least 5 years of buying experience in a multi-unit specialty retail environment
• At least 5 years' experience in leadership roles: setting & executing strategy and driving results
EEO Statement
Barnes & Noble is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as all other protected groups.