Job Postings From Our Member Companies Title:
Senior Buyer

Post Date
10/18/2016

Expiration Date
12/18/2016

Details:
Norm Thompson and Sahalie are relocating to Middleton, MA! Over 50 positions are available!! Norm Thompson features high-quality men’s and women’s apparel, shoes and accessories, as well as one-of-a-kind gifts and gourmet foods. Norm Thompson is a member of the Bluestem Brands family.

Bluestem Brands, Inc., a Top 100 Internet Retailer, is the parent to 16 fast-growing retail brands. We make it our mission to improve our customers’ lives by providing the merchandise and services they need with the flexibility of paying over time. Our smart, passionate, empowered employees drive our success, and we like rewarding people at the top of their game. Our leadership is responsive and supportive – we take risks, learn from mistakes and celebrate success as a team.

A day in the life at Bluestem also includes casual dress, flexible work arrangements, a sweet employee discount and time off for giving back to our communities. Join the Bluestem Brands team to make an impact, be inspired and be valued, every day.

We are seeking a Senior Buyer at Norm Thompson, to be located at our office in Middleton, MA. The Senior Buyer will be responsible to select, develop, procure, and present product and material, and to ensure the profitability of product and material that meet the needs of the company and its customers, including domestic travel to select product.

What you’ll do:
-Select and procure product and strategies to meet the customer’s needs.
-Negotiate price and terms of purchase to achieve financial goals.
-Shop the market and interpret trends that fit the customer’s lifestyle and objectives.
-Ensure that the pages of the catalog contain clear and concise merchandise concepts.
-Develop assortment plans that support the department goals and key item focus.
-Work cross-functionally between numerous departments within the organization.
-Partner with the Product Development team, Inventory Control and Technical on the development of assortment plans, order placement and fit of merchandise.
-Must be prepared to travel to assist in the sourcing and selection of product and material.

Additional Position Responsibilities:
-Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on business needs.


Qualifications:

What you’ll need:
-Minimum of six(6) years of buying experience
-Able to travel domestically and internationally.
-Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
-Demonstrated ability to select, procure and develop product based on target demographic.
-Strong analytical and negotiating skills.Must have significant knowledge of merchandising trends and their financial implications.
-Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Please apply at http://www.bluestem.com/ today!

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Employer:
Norm Thompson, a member of Bluestem

Website:
http://www.bluestem.com/