Are you a passionate retail buyer with a sharp commercial instinct and a hunger for negotiation?
key responsibilities
* market hunting: scour the domestic and international markets to identify, evaluate, and execute "opportunistic buys" from top-tier brands.
* masterful negotiation: leverage your commercial expertise to secure the optimal balance of price, quality, fashion, and brand on every transaction.
* otb & volume management: actively manage high-volume budgets (open to buy) at the department and class levels, initiating between 20 to 30 complex purchase orders per week.
* vendor ecosystem: establish an aggressive market presence and cultivate deep, long-term relationships with new and existing vendors, ensuring our team is their first call for surplus stock.
* business & strategy analysis: critique product mixes, monitor competitor price points, and continuously analyze retail trends to formulate weekly market strategies that maximize gross margins.
* team leadership: manage and mentor a dedicated team of merchandise assistants (mas) to ensure seamless operational execution and purchase order integrity.
qualifications
* 3 to 5 years of solid experience as a buyer within corporate retail environments (apparel, home goods, or accessories preferred).
* proven ability to thrive in fast-paced buying environments with an off-price mindset and balance opportunistic volume buys vs. incentive purchases.
* sharp analytical skills with deep experience managing otb budgets, calculating margins, and handling retail math.
* fluent in both english and spanish, with excellent presentation skills.
* exceptional persistence, high flexibility, trend-savviness, and ability to make high-stakes business decisions independently and rapidly.
compensation & benefits
* highly competitive executive base salary.
* robust annual performance bonus based on corporate and division profitability.
* major medical expenses insurance (family coverage), life insurance, and a corporate savings fund (fondo de ahorro).
* monthly perks: high-value grocery vouchers (vales de despensa) and food coupons.
* career growth: unparalleled exposure to international leadership and a clear career path within an integral retail giant.
we look forward to meeting our next top buyer!
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