Position Title: Buying Assistant Department: Buying FLSA: Non-exempt Position Summary: Provides support to Corporate Buyers by assisting them with the process of merchandising, selection and development, sales, analysis and vendor management. Essential Functions: + Sets up new items and vendors in the department. + Coordinates all aspects of purchase order management, item definition, coding, purchase order entry, revisions, order reconciliations, EDI and drop shipments. + Collects weekly store margins. + Sources product from secondary vendors. + Enters advertisement ads. + Researches and processes Accounts payable pricing discrepancies. + Serves as a liaison between the buying department and the branches and vendors. + Provides administrative support such as phoning, faxing orders to vendors, releasing orders, price changes and creating spreadsheets. Other Responsibilities: + Performs other work-related duties as required and assigned. Education, Experience and Skills Required: + Bachelor’s Degree, OR + High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years experience OR + Any appropriate combination of education and experience. + Effective oral and written communication skills. + Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation. + Computer Literacy Work Environment: + Average office environment. Heated in the winter, air-conditioned in the summer. Accessibility to computers, phone, fax, copiers etc. on premises. Salary Information: $17.00-$19.00 Per Hour