What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Procurement Manager position at Berkshire Hathaway?
Job Summary
The Sr. Merchandise Buyer is responsible for acquiring high-quality products from reputable vendors while driving sales growth and profit maximization. This role requires a deep understanding of market trends, effective negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Key Duties
- Source and purchase products from top-tier suppliers to meet customer demands
- Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences to inform buying decisions
- Develop and implement merchandising strategies to optimize product assortment and maximize sales
- Collaborate with the procurement team to negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with vendors
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of products to meet customer expectations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in business, marketing, or supply chain management
- 8 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or a related field
- Proven track record of driving sales growth and profit improvement through effective sourcing and merchandising strategies
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
The Sr. Merchandise Buyer is responsible for acquiring high-quality products from reputable vendors while driving sales growth and profit maximization. This role requires a deep understanding of market trends, effective negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Key Duties
- Source and purchase products from top-tier suppliers to meet customer demands
- Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences to inform buying decisions
- Develop and implement merchandising strategies to optimize product assortment and maximize sales
- Collaborate with the procurement team to negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with vendors
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of products to meet customer expectations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in business, marketing, or supply chain management
- 8 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or a related field
- Proven track record of driving sales growth and profit improvement through effective sourcing and merchandising strategies
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
