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Must execute business strategies, identify opportunities, and source innovative products that will ensure our position as a leader in the marketplace.  \nWORKING RELATIONSHIPS  \nReports directly to DMM. Works closely with Associate Buyers.  \nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  \n􀂐 Analyzes and manages business for future growth through experience, relationships, and information.  \n􀂐 Maximizes performance of current product assortments.  \n􀂐 Initiates, develops, and maintains vendor relationships.  \n􀂐 Understands business classifications and gains insight from vendors, trade shows, customers, etc. to aggressively exploit all opportunities.  \n􀂐 Identifies new, innovative products and other opportunities to grow the business.  \n􀂐 Develops Associate Buyers to assume the next level of responsibility.  \n􀂐 Develops and maintains effective professional relationships with all levels throughout the company.  \nQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE  \n􀂐 Four-year college degree (or equivalent experience) .  \n􀂐 Minimum of three years as a Buyer in an off-price multi-unit organization.  \nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  \n􀂐 Off-price retail Buying / Merchandising experience in a multi-unit organization  \n􀂐 Computer proficiency with strong Microsoft Excel experience, and an aptitude for learning new software programs and applications  \n􀂐 Domestic / International travel and product sourcing  \n􀂐 Highly regarded reputation in the marketplace  \n􀂐 Strong interpersonal and communication skills  \n􀂐 Highly attentive to detail and accuracy  \n􀂐 Strong analytical skills and the ability to share findings and actionable solutions with Buyer and/or Team  \n􀂐 Strong organizational and planning skills to ensure timely and accurate execution of responsibilities  \n􀂐 Able to set priorities, meet deadlines, and accomplish team objectives  \n􀂐 Ability to work effectively and proactively as a member of the cross-functional team by communicating clearly and focusing on team objectives  \n􀂐 Ability to build relationships, be personable, maintain a positive attitude, and collaborate with others  \n􀂐 Ability to identify and execute priorities with a sense of urgency  \n􀂐 Ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment  \n􀂐 Ability and willingness to travel on a regular basis  \nSUPERVISION  \nThis position supervises Associate Buyers.  \nCOMPETENCIES  \n􀂐 Decision Quality – Make correct decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgement.  \n􀂐 Drive for Results – Push themselves and others consistently to meet or exceed goals.  \n􀂐 Managing and Measuring – Assign responsibility and set clear, measurable objectives.  \n􀂐 Negotiating – Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; can settle differences with minimum noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gains trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations; has a good sense of timing.  \n􀂐 Planning – Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.  \n􀂐 Customer Focus – Establish a relationship with customers to glean first-hand information that will enhance their experience as well as our products and services.  \n􀂐 Action Oriented – Enjoys working hard and enthusiastically taking on new challenges. 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