Buyer II

EBSCO Information Services; Montgomery (AL); Remote; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Buyer with GOBI Library Solutions, where you will support academic libraries in building their collections. This remote role offers flexibility and a collaborative team environment, along with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan

Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in operations, purchasing, or order management.
• Experience working with external partners.
• Familiarity with the Bookselling or Publishing industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complete coverage of frontlist and forthcoming titles.
• Build and maintain relationships with external suppliers.
• Monitor publisher-related changes and update GOBI’s system.

Skills

Communication

Data Tools

Self-Managing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Access

Excel

Job description

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EBSCO employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, with most embracing hybrid or remote work models. As an AI-enabled service leader, we thrive on innovation, forward-thinking strategies, and the dedication of our exceptional team. At EBSCO, we’re driven to inspire, empower and support research. Our mission is to transform lives by providing reliable and relevant information — when, where and how people need it. We’re seeking dynamic, creative individuals whose diverse perspectives will help us achieve this global, inclusive mission. Join us to help make an impact.

In this remote position as a Buyer with the GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO team, you will play a key role in successfully supporting our academic library customers in building their collection of both print and digital books. You will be relied on for your expertise and to help the team ensure a thorough and consistent flow of appropriate content through our processes.

This remote position is U.S.-based only (excluding U.S. territories).

What You'll Do

Ensure complete coverage of frontlist and forthcoming titles for Approval Publishers as part of GOBI’s Approval Plan Service

Build, maintain, and apply critical technical knowledge of operations and systems

Effectively use and apply skills with data tools to support business needs

Support contract labor team through training, mentorship, and auditing

Build and maintain relationships with external suppliers (publishers)

Understand and monitor the business landscape for new content of interest to our customer base that could supplement approval plan coverage

Review sales performance of publishers and support updating vendors included in GOBI’s Approval Plan Service

Monitor publisher-related changes such as distribution, location, business status, etc. and take action to incorporate in GOBI’s system

Your Team

You will be welcomed as a member of the Book Purchasing and Order Management Team (a team of about 10 people) and the larger Operations organization. Our team enjoys the flexibility and greater work-life balance working remotely offers. There will be ample resources, tools, training, and support to ensure your success as a Buyer and your development and career growth at EIS.

About You

2+ years’ experience in operations, purchasing, order management or similar

Solid communication skills, both oral and written

Experience working with external partners

Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Access and Excel

What sets you apart

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Familiarity with the Bookselling or Publishing industry

Experience with Workflow Management Systems

Drive for continuous improvement, self-managing, and ability to implement change

Record of success applying technology toward process improvements, purchasing & order fulfillment, or similar business applications

Participation in quality control and auditing

Pay Range

USD $48,260.00 - USD $68,945.00 / Yr.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location.

EBSCO provides a generous benefits program including :

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)

And much more! Check it out here :

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

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