Assistant buyer Jobs in Kansas City, KS

Summary

The Assistant Buyer will work alongside Buyers in the preparation and follow-through of the complete buying process. This position will demonstrate creativity and organization in addition to effective communication to impact the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the Buckle image, philosophy and goals in order to promote that image to Guests and Teammates.
• Communicate with vendors / sales representatives on most aspects of the approval and buying process.
• Participate in the selection of product, preparation and the placing of buys for a respective category.
• Coordinate packages and / or samples being sent to the office for review.
• Responsible for creating, coordinating and preparing tech packs for vendor review with appropriate Buyer.
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, retargets, details and other related information reviewed with appropriate Buyer(s).
• Maintain an understanding of all buyer reports and development timelines.
• Transfer fit information to an Excel spreadsheet and relay information to vendors after seeing samples on a Fit Model.
• Express leadership within the category team, set the pace and work together to accomplish daily tasks and projects.
• Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and / or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to two years Buckle experience or one year buying / merchandising experience preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Teammate is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Teammate must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.