Buyer

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Job Description - Overview Mardel Christian & Education is the only brick and mortar national Christian bookstore. Our Mission: To equip the whole person by being a resource center that provides for spiritual and intellectual needs. Providing a large selection of faith-based products is just the start. No matter where the classroom is, we support our teachers with a wide selection of classroom supplies and homeschool curriculum. Our 40 stores are supported by the Mardel Corporate offices and warehouse located in Oklahoma City. Mardel offers home décor, apparel, music and gifts to fit any season making us your one stop shop! Description Mardel is seeking a full-time Buyer with a perfect mix of dynamic, creative abilities such as identifying current trends and executing strong contributions to the bottom line. Buyers will be working in an office setting, Monday through Friday, though travel days may be an exception. Buyers will be collaborating with other Buyers, Design Teams and Vendors. Please provide a résumé when applying for this position. Responsibilities Meet deadlines Identify and keep abreast of market trends that our customers are interested in Identify and qualify new manufacturers and vendors Communicate effectively to deliver product’s requirements Communicate important information to the appropriate teams Build product collections through collaborations with other buyers Manage product development from conception to purchase order Analyze and manage vendor performance to maximize profitability Meet and exceed margin and financial goals set by company leaders Develop and propose new product concepts that are exciting and unique Domestic and/or International travel may be required to work with vendors on sourcing new products Job Description - Requirements Creativity Plans and organizes time and resources efficiently Able to focus and apply analytical thinking such as collecting, analyzing and interpreting information Problem solving, using logic and imagination to come up with an intelligent solution to situations Team-oriented, possessing a positive attitude and effectively able to work with minimal supervision Clearly expresses thoughts in written and spoken form Can actively anticipate potential future problems and act to prevent or mitigate them Physical ability to stand for long periods of time while attending trade shows or climb stairs when visiting factories Microsoft Office experience with the following programs: Microsoft Excel abilities matching the description found at the Excel Website Microsoft Word experience mirroring the description at the Word Website Microsoft Outlook skillset in keeping with the description at the Outlook Website Education & Experience Bachelor degree, preferably in business administration, merchandising, or marketing OR Work experience within a buying capacity, preferably retail chain format OR Combination of education and work experience Benefits: Competitive Wages Medical, Dental and Prescription Plan 401(k) Program with company match Paid Vacation Sick / Personal Pay (SPP) Employee Discount Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Flexible Spending Plan Holiday Pay Integris Clinic and Pharmacy on campus Chaplain Services on campus Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For reasonable accommodation of disability during the hiring process call (877) 303-4547. Job Title Buyer Address 1 7707 SW 44th Street Zip Code 73179