Merchandise Buyer jobs in Maine
Merchandise Buyer selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Being a Merchandise Buyer researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Buyer
- Nichols Portland, LLC
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Portland, ME
FULL_TIME
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Position Summary:The Buyer is responsible for specified MRO and outside process buying. The position requires the application of inventory management skills. In addition, this position will require intermediate purchasing principles, theories, and concepts. The Buyer ensures timely acquisition of products or services from known sources of supply. The Buyer also determines appropriate stocking levels. Additionally, the Buyer may resolve issues in the areas of requisition accuracy and completeness, on-time deliveries, and supplier payments.Essential Functions:
- Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing requests for quotation and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities.
- Advises appropriate personnel of recommendations for onsite stocked items to minimize delays in production or delivery.
- Tracks key categories of stocking spend and leads discussions for priority and timing of parts requests.
- Initiates supplier stocking agreements to reduce on site inventory dollar levels.
- Engages with key stakeholders on rules for crib access including after-hours needs.
- Manages cost savings projects through project management and lean/5S principles and drives to completion.
- Manages obsolete inventory and provides recommendations for upgrades prior to equipment failures.
- Identifies and recommends designated category suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability. Provides recommendations into preferred supplier list.
- Support for repair part requirements including quotations.
- Negotiates rates and agreements for offsite maintenance services including preventive maintenance support.
- Conducts assigned supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria.
- Evaluates bids for standard and non-standard items, MRO and outside processing items. Recommends suppliers and negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service. Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers.
- Performs all other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience - Experience in the areas of inventory management and product buying or other relevant discipline. Strong mechanical aptitude is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts
- Experience and/or exposure to inventory concepts and methodologies, and product purchasing through internships or training programs.
- Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper inventory stocking levels.
- Ability to influence across departments.
- Must have intermediate computer skills and be able to understand elements of electronics processing.
- Job Related Demands (i.e., physical, travel):
- Flexibility to alter work schedule for timely completion of projects or to support machine downtime recovery.
- Prioritization of multiple projects to meet operational goals.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 lbs. without assistance and occasionally up to 50 lbs. following company safe lifting protocol.
- Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to work in an environment with powdered metal, dust, noise, oils, and chemicals.
- Occasional travel for meetings or training.
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Buyer
- Linde
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Biddeford, ME
FULL_TIME
- Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.BuyerBiddeford, ME, United States | req17452What you will enjoy doing*You will procure industrial materials, supplies, consumables, contractor services, etc fo...
- 10 Days Ago
Buyer
- Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.
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Biddeford, ME
FULL_TIME
- Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. Buyer Biddeford, ME, United States | req17452 What you will enjoy doing* You will procure industrial materials, supplies, consumables, contractor services, et...
- 11 Days Ago
Buyer (1029552)
- The Judge Group
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Sanford, ME
FULL_TIME
- Location: Sanford, MESalary: $85,000.00 USD Annually - $95,000.00 USD AnnuallyDescriptionJOB SUMMARYWe are seeking a qualified individual for the role of Buyer, who will be responsible for various pro...
- 8 Days Ago
Junior Buyer
- The Baker Company
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Sanford, ME
FULL_TIME
- The Baker Company, a world-class manufacturer of Bio-Safety Cabinets, is currently looking for a Junior Buyer. We design and build the equipment that is used every day in cutting-edge Biological and P...
- 19 Days Ago
Merchandise Manager
- Five Below Inc
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Waterville, ME
FULL_TIME
- At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilit...
- 5 Days Ago
Merchandise Buyer jobs at Popular Companies
Merchandise Buyer - Consumer Products
- Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
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Las Vegas, NV
- ***Le poste tant situ aux tats-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.*** ***As this positio...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director, Merchandise, Games & Extra Charge
- Knott's Berry Farm
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Buena Park, CA
- Overview: Accountable for the overall operational success of the Merchandise Division, which consists of the Retail, Gam...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Merchandiser
- ClubCorp
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Charlotte, NC
- Merchandiser in Charlotte, NC at TPC Piper Glen **Location:** **Job Description** Merchandiser/Buyer Promote the game of...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buyer
- Lids
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Indianapolis, IN
- About Our Company Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-or...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
RTW Merchandise Buyer
- PISTOLA Denim
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- REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Merchandising OBJECTIVE: This role’s main function is to manage the RTW merchandising and...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buyer
- Ernest
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Farmington Hills, MI
- For over 78 years, Ernest has been committed to the success of our extended family, our customers, our employees, and th...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Jr Buyer & Merchandiser
- REVOLVE
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Los Angeles, CA
- Meet the Owned Brand division of REVOLVE: REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for millennial and Generation ...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buyer
- Ernest
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Portland, OR
- For over 78 years, Ernest has been committed to the success of our extended family, our customers, our employees, and th...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Maine
To the south and east is the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and northeast is New Brunswick, a province of Canada. The Canadian province of Quebec is to the northwest. Maine is both the northernmost state in New England and the largest, accounting for almost half of the region's entire land area. Maine is the only state in the continental US to border only one other American state (New Hampshire to the South and West).
Maine is the easternmost state in the United States in both its extreme points and its geographic center. The town of Lubec is the easternmost organized settlement in the United...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer jobs
$95,652 to $129,824