| Merchandising Buyer |
| *** Please send resume to: |
| [email protected] |
| Merchandising Buyer |
| - Job Type: Full-time |
| - Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. |
| - highly proficient in spoken and written English |
| - Must have excellent written and verbal skills |
| - 3-5 years of sourcing overseas experience in importing preferred |
| - Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university |
| - work with Category Managers to help develop and introduce new products |
| - Source and investigate new products and suppliers |
| - Handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines |
| - develop products and cost saving initiatives by sourcing, competitive quotations and communicating |
| ABI USA requirements with the supplier |
| - Solicit quotes, conduct bid evaluations, and ensure best combination of price, service, and quality of product |
| - Maintain open communication with our suppliers on lead-times |
| Study market trends |
| - Responsible for ensuring that active purchase orders are complete and accurate at all times reflecting |
| the latest requirements and terms and conditions in compliance with company-supplier agreements |
| - work effectively and professionally with inter-departmental personnel |
| - Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook) |
| - Must be able to travel to supplier locations and trade shows (domestic and international) |