Future Opportunity - Hobby Lobby Buyer

Hobby Lobby; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pharmacy

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation

Sick / Personal Pay

Employee Discount

Life Insurance and LTD

Flexible Spending Plan

Holiday Pay

Integris Clinic on campus

Chaplain Services on campus

Job summary

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. in Oklahoma City seeks a BUYING PROFESSIONAL to manage capacity, plan resources, and coordinate timelines across product categories. The role requires 5+ years in buying, a bachelor’s degree in business/merchandising, and strong analytical and communication skills.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, analyze trends, and negotiate with suppliers to meet objectives while maintaining standards and profitability. This is an on-site role with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying within a retail chain format or equivalent.
• Bachelor degree in business administration, merchandising, or marketing or an equivalent combination.
• Total of 5+ years of experience with education combined.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, plan, and coordinate time and resources to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Collect, evaluate, and interpret information to identify trends and make informed decisions.
• Use sound judgement to identify solutions and address complex situations.
• Build positive working relationships and contribute to a team objective.
• Operate successfully with minimal supervision.
• Communicate ideas clearly in written and verbal formats.
• Anticipate challenges and proactively resolve issues.

Skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Teamwork

Effective communication

Self-management

Education

Bachelor degree in business administration or related field

5+ years buying experience or equivalent combination

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Effectively prioritize, plan, and coordinate time and resources to meet objectives and deadlines
• Collect, evaluate, and interpret information to identify trends, assess opportunities, and make informed decisions
• Use sound judgement and logic to identify solutions and effectively address complex situations
• Build positive working relationships and effectively contribute effectively to a team objective
• Operate successfully with minimal supervision
• Communicate ideas, recommendations, and information clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats
• Anticipate potential challenges and take proactive steps to prevent, minimize and resolve issues
• Ability to remain on feet for extended periods at trade shows and navigate stairs and factory environments as required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including:
• Microsoft Excel abilities matching the description found at the Excel Website
• Microsoft Word experience mirroring the description at the Word Website
• Microsoft Outlook skillset in keeping with the description at the Outlook Website
  

• Effectively prioritize, plan, and coordinate time and resources to meet objectives and deadlines
• Collect, evaluate, and interpret information to identify trends, assess opportunities, and make informed decisions
• Use sound judgement and logic to identify solutions and effectively address complex situations
• Build positive working relationships and effectively contribute effectively to a team objective
• Operate successfully with minimal supervision
• Communicate ideas, recommendations, and information clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats
• Anticipate potential challenges and take proactive steps to prevent, minimize and resolve issues
• Ability to remain on feet for extended periods at trade shows and navigate stairs and factory environments as required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including:
• Microsoft Excel abilities matching the description found at the Excel Website
• Microsoft Word experience mirroring the description at the Word Website
• Microsoft Outlook skillset in keeping with the description at the Outlook Website
  

Education & Experience

• Work experience within a buying capacity, preferably retail chain format OR
• Bachelor degree, preferably in business administration, merchandising, or marketing OR
• Combination of education and/or work experience equaling 5+ years

Benefits include:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plan
• 401(k) Program with company match
• Paid Vacation
• Sick / Personal Pay (SPP)
• Employee Discount
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Integris Clinic and Pharmacy on campus
• Chaplain Services on campus

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For reasonable accommodation of disability during the hiring process call [phone].