What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at HOM FURNITURE?
Description
Pay and Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- $60-$80K depending on experience
Responsibilities
- The Buyer is tasked with acquiring and maintaining HOM Furniture’s retail products. Buyers make product selections based on quality, value, availability, market trends, and competitive observations.
- The Buyer must maintain strong relationships with vendors as they will have to communicate often regarding obtaining product or service information in terms of price, availability, and delivery schedule. Negotiations are often necessary so the Buyer must adhere to HOM Furniture’s business goals of profitability and margin during such negotiations.
- The Buyer will create and maintain procurement records including purchase orders and buying schedule plans.
- The Buyer must occasionally travel to showrooms, markets, and factory locations as needed. Position occasionally requires international travel.
- The Buyer must maintain proper inventory budgets as outlined by management.
- The Buyer will be required to select products for marketing purposes.
- The Buyer is responsible for maintaining their product categories on HOM Furniture's ecommerce sites.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- HOM Furniture offers its full-time employees a competitive benefits package.
- Paid Time Off- 20 Days in 1st year for full-time employees
- Medical and/or Dental Coverage
- 401(k) Employee Contribution Plan
- 401(k) Employer Matching
- Employee discount
- Career advancement opportunities and training
- Pay on Demand - options for receiving earned wages
Requirements
Education: Two to four year degree in business or design.
Experience: Five years of furniture buying experience preferred or two years of buying experience with five years of furniture sales or design experience.
Physical Demands: Low physical demands required. The employee is regularly required to sit for sustained periods of time and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Other: Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
*Reasonable accommodation will be made for those who require it.
HOM Furniture is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at HOM Furniture are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, creed, public assistance status, disability, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic or classification protected by federal, state or local law.
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
