Assistant Buyer for Sporting Goods/Automotive - Headquarters

Big R Stores; Baxter (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

Big R is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the Buyer in the Sporting Goods and Automotive departments. The role focuses on business management, problem-solving, and vendor relations, with strong Excel and presentation skills to analyze trends and improve processes.

The position is based at Big R’s home office in Pueblo, CO, not remote, and requires a high school diploma along with excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with Excel and Office apps preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the buyer to achieve sales, margin and inventory plans.
• Write purchase orders and manage PO process with suppliers.
• Share product knowledge through market research and competitive shopping.
• Identify priorities and improve efficiency in PO writing and admin tasks.
• Be responsive in the marketplace and troubleshoot supplier issues.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Presentation

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Base Pay $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Big R is looking to hire an Assistant Buyer to provide support to our Sporting Goods/Automotive departments. An Assistant Buyer is responsible for providing operational support to the Buyer with a focus on business management and problem-solving. They are committed to executing responsibilities and managing functions for a product category. They will develop an understanding of the company’s business and position in the market, evolving into an expert in a business category, and working with vendors, agents, and other suppliers. The Assistant Buyer should have a proven ability to multi-task and operate independently, with strong presentation, communication, and Excel skills.

• *This is not a remote position; all work is done from Big R’s home office in Pueblo, CO.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational functions supporting buyer to achieve sales, margin and inventory plans
• Write purchase orders and manage the purchase order process with suppliers ensuring on time and accurate delivery
• Demonstrate advanced product knowledge by sharing information with buyer through competitive shopping and market trend research
• Independently identify priorities and proactively work to achieve efficiency in purchase order writing, item maintenance and administrative tasks
• Establish and maintain a reputation of responsiveness in the marketplace
• Troubleshoot issues and negotiate with suppliers accordingly
• Utilize various software applications daily

Requirements

• Professional attitude and appearance
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to maintain focus on goals and objectives that deliver results
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Great communicator who works best in a collaborative environment and builds mutual trust and credibility at all levels of an organization
• Ability to apply new practices in a constantly changing environment
• High school diploma

Summary

• Starting wage is based on experience.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Options (Eligibility required)
• 401K Retirement Plan Options(Eligibility required)