Eagan, MN, US
7 days ago
Junior Buyer

Company Overview\n

Asset Marketing Services, LLC (AMS), the leading direct-to-consumer platform for high-end collectibles, specializing in rare coins and bullion. Our flagship brand at Govmint, offers our customers a meticulously curated selection of products-from ancient artifacts to vintage and modern treasures-delivering sought-after pieces directly into the hands of passionate collectors.\n

Our concierge service provides exclusive access to rare finds, while our strong partnerships with world mints allow us to quickly bring highly desirable coins to market. At AMS, we don't just sell collectibles-we bring the Thrill of the Find to life for all types of collectors. Because coins are a connection to something so much bigger, we thread captivating storytelling about travel, culture, history and humanity into literally everything we do.\n

We are driven by our core values of integrity, collaboration, and creativity, ensuring that we build trust with collectors, work seamlessly as a team, and continuously innovate in the field of numismatics.\n

We're on the lookout for talented, motivated individuals to take our team to the next level. Everything we do is personal, motivated by the desire to inspire our customers and each other. If that sounds like you, a career with AMS may be in your future.\n

For more information about AMS, please visit our company website www.amsi-corp.com\n

Position Overview\n

Provide general purchasing support to ensure consistent service levels are maintained related to coin offerings. Help develop and maintain a supplier base, generate and maintain purchase order data and communicate with suppliers to manage incoming supply information to avoid backorders. Assist with scheduling of grading for all programs and individual requirements. The Junior Buyer will be accountable for meeting timelines and objectives for assigned projects and relationships. To achieve this, the Junior Buyer will work with the Procurement Manager, Product Merchandisers, Numismatists to achieve departmental goals, maintain day-to-day operations and help drive continuous improvement.\n

Duties & Accountabilities\n

Purchasing\n\nGuide internal departments through purchasing procedures and track orders to ensure timely delivery.\nSource and select vendors for coins\/collaterals, negotiating the most cost-effective prices while maintaining quality standards and meeting delivery requirements.\nImprove forecasting and ensure inventory availability aligns with product release forecasts across all marketing channels.\nConduct research and analysis to enhance buying decisions, meeting spending\/inventory targets, open-to-buy requirements, and inventory projections.\nPlan, purchase, and schedule necessary components for daily production\/assembly work orders based on backorders, program releases, and sales demand.\nAssist with monitoring graded coin inventory levels against marketing forecasts.\nEnter purchase orders, process returns and collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments\/credits and maintain positive vendor relationships.\nMonitor open purchase orders to verify delivery date accuracy.\n\n

Support Numismatists\n\nAssist Numismatists with want\/wish list duties with purchase order entry\/maintenance on an as needed basis.\n\n

Additional Functions, Duties & Accountabilities\n\nActively serve as a member of Procurement Team and support others as necessary.\nMaintain flexibility in work schedule to meet business needs.\nActively and positively contribute to the overall success of GovMint.com through regular contributions to the general management of the company. Participate and provide leadership in inter-departmental meetings, projects and informal activities. Support the company and other departments wherever and whenever your skills and experience would be beneficial.\nUphold and promote AMS's values system of integrity, collaboration, and creativity in all relationships with customers, suppliers, fellow employees and other stakeholders.\nEnsure the confidentiality and full and complete safeguarding the company's trade secrets and any of our business clients' customer lists and related records.\n\n

Educational Requirements\n\n2-4-year college degree, equivalent work experience or a demonstrated ability to successfully perform the requirements of the position.\n\n

Experience and Skills\n\nExperience and knowledge in numismatics and the coin market preferred.\nAt least 2 years of experience in purchasing, project or product management, or equivalent experience.\nAbility to think creatively and explore outside-the-box opportunities\nStrong communication skills, and the ability to build consensus.\nAbility to lead and manage in a collaborative, peer environment.\nStrong project management and organizational skills with high attention to detail.\n\n

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\n\nIntermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.\nAbility to understand and operate ERP and related systems.\nBase level of understanding of coins.\n\n

Travel\n\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally when required, approximately 0-5%.\n\n

Benefits\n

AMS believes that investing in our employees is critical to having a successful company. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs. Our Benefit programs include: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA Plans, Accidental & Critical Illness, Life Insurance, Disability, AD&D, 401(k) Employer Match, Quarterly Profit Distribution, Paid Holidays and 16 Paid days of Personal Time Off.\n

Closing\n

AMS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring practices and a workplace environment that provides equal opportunities for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by federal and state law.\n

Asset Marketing Services, LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify's official poster at https:\/\/e-verify.uscis.gov\/web\/media\/resourcesContents\/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

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