San Antonio, TX30+ days ago
Management / Sales: - Provides strategic contributions to assigned category - Contributing by offering advice to all buying and merchandising activities related to specific assigned categories, with a BDM / Buyer trainer - Develops the market trends strategy and influences the best buying practices, merchandising, pricing, promotion strategies, growth, and development of assigned categories - Makes decisions on assortment, product placement, distribution, and subsequent financial results - Works collaboratively and drives strategic initiatives with Shelf Edge, Supply Chain, Product Information, Own Brand, Global Sourcing, Pricing, Store Operations and other related areas - Oversees the management of more complex cost negotiation activities with vendors - Ensures products are competitively priced, meeting price image / financial objectives - Guides the buyer with the selection of the right product mix - Leads the process of the writing, placing, and tracking purchase orders - Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a good price Strategy / Project Management: - Develops / works collaboratively with BDMs and Buyers to develop category strategies - Oversee the management of cost and retail relationships to support marketing and merchandising strategies - Leads the Department-wide projects and new initiatives from concept to implementation. - Strong working knowledge of product information data flow (item, vendor, cost, price), category trends, promotional planning, category performance analysis, systems, process, and analysis - Advanced verbal / written communication and presentation skills - Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong negotiating, influencing, and interpersonal skills - Strong organization and project management skills - PC skills (MS Office and job-related software / programs) - Ability to manage multiple priorities / deadlines and shift focus between tasks; attention to detail - Ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional teams and company-wide initiatives - Ability to navigate the organization and solve problems within / across departments - Ability to recommend proactive solutions with limited direction and input - Business acumen; initiative; willingness to take risks - Strategic thinking and leadership Can you.