Buyer

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, RX coverage

401K with company match

Career growth & talent development

20% Associate discount

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. in Harrisburg, PA, seeks a Buyer responsible for sourcing and procuring products to be sold in Ollie’s stores. You will secure vendor deals and ensure margins meet company targets.

Travel to trade shows is required; develop vendor relationships, manage pricing, and oversee a high-volume buying workload to support competitive pricing and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong communication with team members and vendors.
• Experience in retail buying or related development programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead buying process to secure best products at best price.
• Collaborate with vendors to develop desired products and build relationships.
• Attend trade shows to source new products and ideas and expand vendor network.
• Research products and markets for competitive knowledge.
• Set pricing strategies for merchandise and monitor margins.
• Manage department financials and inventory planning for bought items.
• Negotiate terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise.
• Analyze sales trends and adjust assortment and inventory accordingly.
• Handle high-volume buying workload and meet deadlines.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Business-related higher ed

Job description

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie’s Core Values)

• BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.


• BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?


• BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.


• BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.


• BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?


• BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

Competitive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage after 30 days of employment.


• 401K, Company match begins at Associate enrollment


• Strong career growth & talent development culture


• 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.


• Vast array of voluntary benefits

Position Overview

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, selecting and procuring functions directly associated with the purchasing of products to be sold in retail stores. This position is required to have effective communication with vendors and secure appropriate deals on merchandise that meets the company’s margin expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Initiate and direct all aspects of the buying process to ensure purchase of the best products at the best price.


• Work closely with vendors to obtain and develop desired products and build relationships.


• Attend trade shows to keep informed of new products and ideas and develop vendor relations.


• Research products and markets for competitive knowledge.


• Set retail and competitive pricing for merchandise.


• Manage the department financials for which they buy.


• Determine which products should be featured in advertising.


• Negotiate prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise.


• Analyze and monitor sales records, trends and economic conditions to determine sales and how much inventory is needed.


• Manage a high volume of buying workload.


• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree preferred.


• Higher education, including two and four year degrees related to business management preferred


• Minimum of 5 years of retail experience in buying or demonstration of skills and learning through an internal development program and selection process.


• Ability to work effectively in a professional environment.


• Ability to exercise sound judgment.


• Ability to effectively communicate with all team members as well as guests.


• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.


• Ability to complete assignments in the time allotted.

Physical Requirements

• Travel to trade shows including overnight travel is required.


• Physical ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer.


• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.