Sourcing & Buying Assistant

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support Buyers in sourcing, selecting, and procuring products for stores. You will initiate and direct elements of the buying process to obtain the best products at the best price.

Responsibilities include working with vendors, attending trade shows, researching products and markets for pricing and placement, and developing allocation plans to boost sales. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Ability to travel to trade shows, including overnight stays.
• Ability to work day shift regularly, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills; ability to effectively communicate with all team members, guests, and vendors.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and deadlines.
• High sense of urgency and energy level.
• Ability to be detailed, analyze and retain data.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the buying process to ensure the purchase of the best products at the best price.
• Work closely with vendors to support the buying process.
• Attend trade shows to keep informed of new products and ideas.
• Research products and markets for proper prices and placement of goods.
• Recommend selling prices for merchandise, deals and buys.
• Develop allocation plans which support the departmental goals to increase sales.
• Support the department for which they work.
• Present products that should be featured in advertising, during ad meetings.
• Analyze and monitor sales records, trends, and economic conditions to determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed.
• Providing support on various projects within the Buying department.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Skills

Sourcing

Vendor relations

Trade shows

Pricing strategy

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support Buyers in sourcing, selecting, and procuring products for stores. You will initiate and direct elements of the buying process to obtain the best products at the best price.

Responsibilities include working with vendors, attending trade shows, researching products and markets for pricing and placement, and developing allocation plans to boost sales. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.