Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs in Indiana
Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. assists merchandise buyers in selecting merchandise, placing orders, and distributing inventory. Responsible for inventory replenishment with open-to-buy responsibilities over a segment of the buyer's department. Being a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor. To be a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs
Sr. Buyer
- Five Star Recruiting and Staffing
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Warsaw, IN
FULL_TIME
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Overall Purpose: Why the Job Exists & What You Will Do:
As the Senior Buyer, you will oversee the non-inventory purchasing for the production areas and other commodity purchases to meet the supply goals for the related areas. Additionally, you will be responsible for supplier selection, development, and ongoing cost savings initiatives.
Essential Job Functions & Expected Outcomes: Your Accountabilities in the Role
Managing Purchasing- Research, evaluate, and select appropriate vendors to support purchasing initiatives for the area, leading the negotiation of supply agreements for approval and ensuring price point goals are met.
- Monitor and evaluate vendor performance, leading or assisting in resolving quality, delivery, and billing issues promptly and effectively.
- Communicate and collaborate frequently with the Material Planning Department to ensure vendor products are delivered as needed to meet customer orders.
- Act as a liaison between vendors and Engineers, coordinating communication on new product design needs and related material selection/issues to achieve mutual goals.
- Support Lean Initiatives by participating in training and related events to foster productivity and process improvement within the department or cross-functional areas.
- Identify, initiate, and complete material cost reviews, implementing annual cost savings based on established departmental goals.
The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Education
Position Requirements:- Associate Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of coursework and experience.
- 3-5 years of experience within a Supply Chain or Purchasing role preferred; supervisory experience is a plus.
- Strong ability to research and evaluate vendor options with strengths in negotiating vendor pricing, agreements, and/or contracts.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management skills with great attention to detail.
- Highly analytical with the ability to gather information and make decisions timely and effectively.
- Ability to learn and apply supply chain best practices.
- Comfortable with PC/Microsoft Office products.
- Aptitude/ability to learn and work with MRP systems; Oracle experience is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels inside and outside of the organization.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently to achieve the goals of the position.
- Collaborative with an excellent ability to build and maintain positive relationships within the company and with vendors.
- Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to influence decisions.
- Ability to work within a very collaborative team environment.
- Natural ability to take a vision and turn it into a concept.
- 15 Days Ago
Seasonal Event Merchandise Supervisor
- Legends Global Merchandise
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Indianapolis, IN
FULL_TIME
- LEGENDS Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Glob...
- 14 Days Ago
Sr. Buyer, Procurement
- SABIC
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Mount Vernon, IN
FULL_TIME
- Job description: Sr. Buyer, ProcurementLocation: Mt. Vernon, INPosition ID: 70397850 Job Summary The Senior Regional Buyer will manage multi-regions and support global procurement activities, includin...
- 14 Days Ago
Sr. Buyer, Procurement
- SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corp.
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Mount Vernon, IN
FULL_TIME
- Sr. Buyer, Procurement Location: Mt. Vernon, IN Position ID: 70397850 Chemistry that Matters™ Functional Forms offers high quality, market leading, engineered thermoplastic sheet and film LEXAN™ brand...
- 16 Days Ago
Sr Procurement Buyer
- honeywell2-pilot
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Muncie, IN
FULL_TIME
- The future is what you make it.When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing...
- 2 Months Ago
Buyer's Assistant
- Daifuku Automotive America
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Hobart, IN
FULL_TIME
- Provides support and administration to the Purchasing Department.Works within the purchasing department in support of various administrative tasksAssists the buyer in placing purchase orders, includin...
- 6 Days Ago
Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs at Popular Companies
TWIC - Cargo Handler
- Manpower
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Garden City, GA
- Our client in Savannah is seeking a Cargo Handler to join their team. As a Cargo Handler, you will be part of the CES Op...
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Cargo Handler
- Central California Recruiting Battalion
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Lompoc, CA
- As a Cargo Specialist, you'll be the cargo handling expert for everything the Army moves by land, sea, or air. Youll ens...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Cargo Handler
- Comtrak Logistics
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Dallas, TX
- Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 4:00PM Pay Rate: $18.00/HR Bi-Weekly Pay Essential Job Functions: * Responsible for t...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Cargo Handler
- Forward Air
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Harrisburg, PA
- Position: Cargo Handler Job Description: Forward Air is seeking capable and career-oriented individuals to work in our f...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Cargo Handler
- Hub Group
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Tampa, FL
- Job Description Essential Job Functions: Responsible for the loading/unloading of 53 ft. commercial trailers and the ope...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Cargo Handler
- Forward Air Solutions
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Memphis, TN
- Responsible for the loading/unloading of 53 ft. commercial trailers and the operation of scanners Use handheld scanners ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Cargo Handler
- Forward Air Solutions
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Sterling, VA
- Responsible for the loading/unloading of 53 ft. commercial trailers and the operation of scanners Use handheld scanners ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Cargo Handler
- Hub Group
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Hazelwood, MO
- Job Description Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 12:00PM - 9:00PM Pay Rate: $17.00/HR Bi-Weekly Pay Essential Job Functions:...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Indiana
Indiana /ˌɪndiˈænə/ (listen) is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern and Great Lakes regions of North America. Indiana is the 38th largest by area and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th U.S. state on December 11, 1816. Indiana borders Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north, Ohio to the east, Kentucky to the south and southeast, and Illinois to the west.
Before becoming a territory, various indigenous peoples and Native Americans inhabited Indiana for thousands of ye...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs
$71,199 to $89,159
Most Popular Cities in Indiana for Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. Jobs
What does a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. do?
Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. in New Orleans, LA
To be effective, purchasing agents and buyers must have a working technical knowledge of the goods or services they are purchasing.
February 04, 2020
Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. in Altus, OK
Purchasing agents and buyers consider price, quality, availability, reliability, and technical support when choosing suppliers and merchandise.
November 30, 2019
Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. in Fort Myers, FL
They should be capable of development to associate buyer level, and must therefore have a good fashion / design sensibility.
December 05, 2019