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Category Manager/Buyer - Full-time (Buyer/Purchasing)

Full-time Regular Corporate - Kearney NE Salary Range:$20.00 To 30.00 Annually

The Category Manager/Buyer position will be located onsite in Nebraska (Kearney or Grand Island) and report to the Director of Procurement.

As a Category Manager/Buyer you will:

• Actively manage all assigned inventory (as selected by the Director of Procurement) from first inquiry to final sale of the product.
• Develops sales, gross profit and stock turn goals annually.
• Is focused on providing exceptional customer service to Builders sales teams and providing a strong and responsive link to Builders Accounting teams.
• Ensure all files and databases are maintained and updated.
• Build a working understanding of, and provide financial analysis for, the products assigned to the department.
• Determine and maintain inventory levels.
• Analyzes market trends and offerings to assist in development and execution of merchandise stock assortments, business strategies and goals for assigned product departments.
• Help develop and maintain variable pricing models by department and store levels.
• Create and execute automated methods of replenishment.
• Works closely with team members to address and maximize business opportunities, providing market information and gathering data.
• Prepares monthly information bulletins and team members training seminars as appropriate.

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``` - Negotiates with vendors to obtain most favorable prices, programs, VPP and allowances to achieve sales and profit objectives. - Maintain liaison with suppliers, collect data and other information required for proper execution of buys.

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``` - Prepare financial analysis reports on suppliers utilizing internal tools. - Participate on special projects (as assigned or self-perpetuated). Set objectives, determine action plans and set target completion dates.

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``` - Performs other related duties as assigned.

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``` - Competencies:

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``` - Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment.

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``` - Ability to partner with, collaborate with and influence internal and external team members - Proficient in Point-of-Sale software, Epicor Bistrack or other - Proficient in MS Office and Google applications (Gmail, Shared Drive, Excel, Word, Etc) - Working knowledge of the product groups you are assigned - Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently; flexible - Completes assignments in a timely manner - Strong organizational and project management skills - Strong analytical skills and attention to details - Self-starter with ability to draw conclusions and find solutions - Demonstrate a professional and positive demeanor. -
- Experience

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``` - Two-Five years purchasing and inventory control experience preferred

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``` - Work Location - 4600 2nd Avenue - Kearney, NE; or - 824 S Webb Rd - Grand Island, NE