Assistant Furniture Buyer
Urner's
- Bakersfield, CA
- $25.00-40.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist the Senior Buyer in the development and execution of purchasing strategies.
- Analyze market trends and consumer preferences to identify purchasing opportunities.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best prices and terms.
- Maintain and update product listings and specifications.
- Monitor inventory levels and sales performance to optimize stock.
- Coordinate with the logistics team to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Participate in trade shows and supplier meetings to discover new products and trends.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Interior Design, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in buying, retail management, or a similar role
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in retail management software and MS Office.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Ability to work flexible schedule, days, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Pleasant and polite manners when dealing with co-workers as well as customers
- Basic reading, math, writing and communication skills
- A commitment to high professional ethical standards
- Ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds on a repetitive basis, and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis without assistance
- Pass criminal background check and hair follicle drug test