Be part of a successful retail operation that caters to millions of healthcare professionals with unique high-quality merchandise. The Advance Healthcare Shop is seeking a fourth Buying Manager to oversee merchandising and procurement operations.  In addition, the position will have responsibility for managing the financial components of the business effectively to react to trends and seize opportunity throughout the multiple channels (online, catalog, events) of the shop. This individual will perform competitive analysis, monitor the sales plan and report on performance, manage receipt flow, and improve the customer experience.

This is a hands-on business management position where you’ll manage all channels for our Shop. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Be a key contributor to the business growth and profitability
• Manage day to day operations of buying and procurement
• Develop, plan and implement merchandising/marketing strategies to maximize sales
• Build strong business relationships with staff across the organization in merchandising, warehouse, customer service, IT, marketing and events
• Monitor performance of buying staff
• Negotiate best prices and contracts with vendors and/or suppliers
• Determine the appropriate inventory levels for the chosen product mix with buying team
• Identify and recommend campaigns for targeted merchandising
• Implement transition and clearance strategies
• Oversee logistics including shipment and return of traveling booth, supplies and inventory
• Provide analysis of consumer behavior through market and competitive analysis
• Monitor and analyze competitors (online, catalog, brick and mortar) and keep up to date with industry trends
• Identify and communicate competitive pricing issues

REQUIREMENTS

• College degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience to include a combination of purchasing, procurement, shipping/receiving, vendor management, negotiations and pricing, contract administration, product development, cost containment and revenue development, customer service and satisfaction
• Proven retail business and marketing savvy
• Strong analytical skills and retail financial acumen
• Sense of urgency and dedicated work ethic
• Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize wisely
• Ability to function well in a dynamic environment
  Ability to work cross functionally with other department personnel
• Proven ability to analyze, organize and integrate large amounts of information into clear, concise presentations and plans
• Exceptional quantitative, analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent problem-solving and planning skills
• Outstanding collaboration skills