Digital Content Inventory Buyer

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. is seeking an E-Content Inventory Buyer to support digital inventory purchasing and day-to-day vendor management. The role partners with internal teams to place orders, monitor progress, and resolve issues affecting product availability and fulfillment.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and solid communication abilities. You will work closely with vendors and the database team to ensure accurate inventory information and

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to follow issues through to resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and complete documentation.
• Ability to learn and work effectively within purchasing, inventory, and database systems.
• Familiarity with MBS systems, warehouse operations, or database processes is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Purchase digital inventory from designated vendors and sources based on business needs.
• Monitor open purchase orders and daily reports, following up on outstanding items to support timely fulfillment.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve inventory availability, substitutions, title discrepancies, and other order-related issues.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of quotes, orders, vendor communications, and issue resolution.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and assist with questions related to digital inventory and orders.
• Monitor the receipt of digital products and follow up on discrepancies or inventory concerns.
• Coordinate with Database staff to ensure necessary product and inventory updates are completed.
• Support the Call Center in resolving digital-content issues by reviewing order information and coordinating with vendors as needed.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to communicate updates and resolve purchasing and inventory issues.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and follow-up activities to meet established deadlines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

MBS systems

Database systems

Job description

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. is seeking an E-Content Inventory Buyer to support digital inventory purchasing and day-to-day vendor management. The role partners with internal teams to place orders, monitor progress, and resolve issues affecting product availability and fulfillment.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and solid communication abilities. You will work closely with vendors and the database team to ensure accurate inventory information and