Associate Buyer

Please note: While this role is listed as hybrid, applicants should expect to work in-office 3-4 days per week depending on business needs and workload volume.NOW - The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be successfulAssortment Selection & ArchitectureDrives vision and creates the assortment to support overall company objectivesAbility to manage the assortment strategy for all team membersManages line review process, including construction and presentation of assortmentEnsures assortment architecture meets planned metrics both pre-season and in-season as the assortment evolvesVendor ManagementWorks independently with vendors; negotiates successfully within area of responsibilityBuilds and maintains strong vendor relationships to drive business and strategic partnershipsDemonstrates a high level of negotiation skillIdentifies and establishes relationships with new vendors to support business growthFinancialsManages and is responsible for financial resultsArticulates the strategy behind financial plansTranslates assortment performance into a clear financial story beyond just metricsStrategic ThinkingCreates and drives assortment strategy aligned with overall company directionEncourages innovation, creative thinking, and continuous learningEnsures all strategic elements align to achieve business goalsManaging for ResultsSets clear goals and expectations; holds team accountable for performance and qualityEstablishes priorities and delegates effectively to support assortment strategyLeads through change, removes barriers, and communicates the value of changeLeverages cross-functional partnerships to drive resultsDemonstrates accountability and decisivenessLeading / MotivatingProvides clear feedback and coaching to maximize team performanceUnderstands individual motivators and uses them to develop team membersInfluences across the organization and gains alignment at all levelsCommunicates effectively, using data to tell a compelling story to various audiencesBuilds strong cross-functional relationshipsFUTURE - Skills and behaviors for developmentSkills to Get to the Next LevelLeads the team with MoCo valuesSeeks opportunities to expand knowledge and develop othersTakes initiative and supports team needs proactivelyActively learns and applies new insights to exceed business objectivesPerforms consistently at the next levelDifferentiating BehaviorsCollaborates across categories to align on total assortment strategyOperates independently while knowing when to engage leadershipDevelops a long-term vision for the categoryDemonstrates a strong track record of developing and promoting talentRecognizes team contributions and takes ownership when challenges ariseDrives continuous improvement through analysis and partnershipExhibits confidence, credibility, and strong leadership presencePotential Next StepsSenior BuyerSenior Merchandise Planner

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