Buyers Assistant

HOM Furniture; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Career advancement

Pay on Demand

Paid time off 20 days in first year

Job summary

HOM Furniture in Minnesota is seeking a Buyers Assistant to support the Buyer with administrative tasks, orders, and copywriting. The role requires clear communication and timely follow-up within a fast-paced merchandising team.

You will handle projects with limited supervision, support brainstorming with the Purchasing department, and present ideas and recommendations. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years experience in a merchandising role preferred.
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• The Buyers Assistant supports the Buyer by taking on administrative tasks such as sku management, placing orders, posting company announcements, and basic copywriting.
• Take charge of projects with limited supervision from the Buyer including follow-up and maintaining timelines.
• Assist the Purchasing department by brainstorming events and presenting ideas and recommendations.
• When the Buyer is out, respond to inquiries and negotiate with vendors in the Buyer's best interest.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Pay

• $20.00 an hour

Responsibilities

• The Buyers Assistant supports the Buyer by taking on administrative tasks such as sku management, placing orders, posting company announcements, and basic copywriting.
• When needed, the Buyers Assistant will take charge of projects with limited supervision from the Buyer including conducting follow-up and maintaining timelines.
• The Buyers Assistant will assist the Purchasing department by participating in brainstorming events and presenting their ideas and making recommendations.
• When the Buyer is out of the office, the Buyers Assistant will respond to inquiries in the best interest of the Buyer including fielding questions and making fair negotiations with vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• HOM Furniture offers its full-time employees a competitive benefits package.
• 20 paid 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: Must have a high school diploma or GED.

Experience: Three years experience in a merchandising role preferred.

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.