Sr. Buyer - Candy and DSD Snacks

∙ Elijah House Foundation; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage complex buying functions, drive sales, and develop strategic sourcing plans. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to lead and train a team. Join us to make a difference in customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of merchandising experience required.
• Previous experience as a buyer or in a sourcing role required.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales, margin, and turn within category responsibility.
• Execute assortment plans, product selection, and vendor negotiations.
• Supervise, train, and develop team partners.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Team Player

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Work Where You Matter

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.
Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day. by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

Job Details

General Summary:

Serve the customer in all aspects of merchandise selection; analyze and maintain the value of all items sold in our stores. Assist in the flow process and presentation of merchandise to our customers. Facilitate the internal and external partnerships that allow Dollar General to serve others by being a customer driven distributor of consumable basics. This position is different from that of Buyer in that the Senior Buyer is responsible for more complex functions which may include, but are not limited to imports, core business items, multiple departments, sku complexity, buying volume and private labels. The Senior Buyer will also be expected to supervise others that may be involved in these more complex buying functions. Broader SKU, vendor, and supply chain breadth than Buyer position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of driving sales, margin and turn within category of responsibility.
• Execute assortment plans, product selection/sourcing, pricing, vendor negotiations and promotional marketing in collaboration with Division Merchandise Manager and within company plans.
• Create reports to analyze sales, margin and inventory and identify trends and recommend and execute business opportunities to minimize risks
• Maintain accurate vendor and item information to best control procurement and logistical flow of merchandise until it reaches our customer.
• Research and negotiate vendor base to identify the best value for our customer.
• Evaluate, select, design, and develop merchandise for both core and non-core distribution and presentation in store.
• Supervise, train and develop team partners to support total development.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated strategic sourcing experience negotiating advanced supply contracts.
• Advanced strategic planning skills to identify opportunities and develop plans and methodologies to achieve those opportunities.
• Ability to lead change with a positive attitude.
• Superior analytical and financial skills (e.g., ability to understand and impact a profit & loss statement).
• Ability to manage strategic assortments across multiple category disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written and listening skills so that Merchandising’s mission of customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Demonstrated planning and executing of annual budget to ensure positive shareholder risk.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player and customer service driven, while maintaining the values of Dollar General.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively monitor and develop team partners to ensure a partnership in total development.
• Thorough knowledge of specific categories, including market trends, item cost, competitive issues and logistical issues to help facilitate customer satisfaction.
• Ability to demonstrate moral integrity and professionalism while negotiating issues to help facilitate customer satisfaction.
• Keen understanding of the dynamics of negotiating product and interpersonal knowledge of how to achieve Dollar General’s goals.
• Ability to make decisions in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining an enthusiastic sense of mission.

Work Experience and/or Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration or appropriate discipline preferred. 6 to 10 years of merchandising experience required. Previous experience as a buyer or in a sourcing role required.