Buyer

Cambria Belle Plaine , MN 56011

Posted 1 week ago

Job Description:

The Buyer will provide professional support for the implementation, management, and evaluation of all phases of Procurement for Cambria. The buyer will collaborate with key players within retail, marketing and Cambria to purchase product and services with a focus on retail in The Store. This position will also be responsible for handling correspondence communications with other departments within the company to keep retail marketing campaigns and events on schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Procures and sources assigned category/categories in accordance with company procedures and regulations

  • Drives the overall strategic business vision for a category

  • Manages supplier relationships with total cost of ownership principles

  • Works with suppliers to secure quotes and internal business partners to understand requirements

  • Maintain strict control over inventory levels in order to meet internal and external demand of product utilizing the ERP system

  • Expedites orders as needed

  • Develops and manages KPI's

  • Develop and implement efficiencies, standardized tools, practices and procedures

  • Partner with external departments to construct and manage a category of business financial targets and budgets

  • Leverage customer feedback to build seasonal product assortments with a data driven mindset

  • Interact with other teams to set expectations, report on, and coordinate progress in a project

  • Handles and resolves non-routine inquiries and problems for internal and external customers

  • Uses computerized systems for tracking and gathering information, troubleshooting, recording, and providing data in support of customer service issues

  • May include supporting and/or managing related systems

  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong attention to detail, high level of organization and initiative

  • Strong project management skills

  • Influential skills to gain support and inspire others

  • Strong interpersonal skills to develop strong trusting relationships with internal and external partners

  • Experience in the home, building or interior design industry is a plus

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

  • Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills

  • Computer skills using Oracle, Tableau, Word and complex Excel spreadsheets

  • High initiative, self-directed and motivated

  • Good business and financial acumen

  • Able to effectively manage multiple competing priorities

  • Understanding of full cycle supply chain activities

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience: 2-4 years of purchasing experience. Promotional products experience preferred

Systems: Strong computer skills using Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel). Proficient with Google Suites, Oracle, Salesforce preferred

Additional Requirements:

Managerial Responsibilities: NA

Travel Requirements: Local travel to other Cambria locations for meetings and store sales required

Physical Requirements: Office position requiring telephone and computer use

Cambria offers a competitive benefits package that encompasses Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays , 401(k) plus matching, Discretionary Profit Sharing, Flexible Spending Account; Life, Supplemental Life, and Disability Insurance; Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount and Professional Development Assistance.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CambriaCares is our commitment to Philanthropy, Our People, and The Planet. Care is an integral part of what goes into Cambria products-and care is the driving force behind our commitment to creating opportunities that drive impact both inside and outside our walls. With a focus on three areas-philanthropy, our people, and the planet-we're doing just that.

For additional company information, please visit www.CambriaUSA.com

Offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Applicant Rights Under Federal Employment Law: FMLA, EEO, EPPA

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