Uniforms Buyer I - Global Sourcing & Merch Strategy

Navy Exchange Service Command; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Retirement opportunities

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Navy Exchange Service Command is seeking a Buyer (Level I) for Uniforms to lead merchandise strategies and vendor partnerships across our worldwide retail operation. The role focuses on maximizing sales and profitability through strategic analysis, stock management, and cross-functional collaboration with planning and inventory teams.

The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to military-supportive retail initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3 years general experience in merchandising/procurement or related field.
• Substitution: 1 year of ed. beyond high school may replace 9 months of experience up to 4-year degree.
• 4 years progressive procurement experience including open-to-buy, sourcing, pricing, stock rotation, and promotions.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements category strategies to meet sales and margin targets.
• Negotiate with vendors to obtain favorable prices and allowances.
• Sourcing for private label and seasonal merchandise.
• Oversees ordering, tracking, and timely receipt of merchandise.
• Works with planning teams to forecast sales and stock turns.
• Analyses financial performance and takes corrective actions as needed.
• Performs store visits to assess presentation and inventory levels.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor negotiations

Global sourcing

Stock planning

Marketing coordination

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data Warehouse

Category Scorecard

Planograms

Job description

Navy Exchange Service Command is seeking a Buyer (Level I) for Uniforms to lead merchandise strategies and vendor partnerships across our worldwide retail operation. The role focuses on maximizing sales and profitability through strategic analysis, stock management, and cross-functional collaboration with planning and inventory teams.

The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to military-supportive retail initiatives.