Purchasing Assistant

Net2Source (N2S); Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Net2Source (N2S) seeks a Category Merchandiser 1 / Buyer 1 in Beaverton, OR. This contract role (6+ months) focuses on supporting merchandising priorities and in-season needs for the Factory Store business.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in footwear/apparel buying or merchandising, with strong market trend awareness and ability to turn insights into action. You will analyze data and work with senior Buyers to drive strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• 1–2 years’ experience in footwear or apparel buying and/or merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment.
• Strong affinity for current market trends and how apparel can continue to be a style leader in the marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of merchandising priorities and in-season business needs for the Factory Store.
• Analyze historical data, analytics and direction from Lead/Senior Buyers to action against trends.
• Develop expertise across key merchandising programs and bring a consumer-centric perspective to the team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Retail knowledge

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Job Title: Category Merchandiser 1/ Buyer 1

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 6+ Months

Payrate : $23/hr on w2

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for consumerists with an affinity for product that thrive in moving at the pace of the consumer and ever-changing landscape of retail. A successful Buying Assistant will contribute to a positive and progressive team dynamic, as well as partner in a way that elevates the overall team.

This role supports the execution of strategic merchandising priorities and in-season business needs to serve end in mind retail for the Factory Store business. They will use historical data, analytics and Lead/Senior Buyers direction and feedback to action against future and current business trends. You’ll develop expertise across key merchandising programs.

The candidate should possess proven retail competence and analytical abilities, understand retail environment, and bring a consumer-centric perspective to the team and business.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training
• 1-2 years’ experience in footwear or apparel buying and/or merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment
• Strong affinity for current market trends and how apparel can continue to be a style leader in the marketplace
• Footwear, Apparel, Equipment or relevant consumer product buying and/or merchandising experience
• Understanding of common retail and/or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, turn, ASP, UPT and others
• Ability to contribute to and drive strategy into action