Full-time Buyer - REMOTE

Job Description

Job Description

Want to LOVE going to work every day?

Come be part of our dynamic team supporting America’s National Parks!

Eastern National (EN), a not-for-profit partner of the National Park Service (NPS), is seeking a REMOTE full-time Buyer with a strong work ethic for our Merchandising Department. The Buyer will support the strategic management of buying operations and product development for America’s National Parks stores in the northeast, DC Metro, and Philadelphia area. The Buyer will determine key product opportunities and analyze and resolve accordingly with replenishment and forecasting that will maximize business and meet sales and gross profit goals.

The Buyer will partner with external and internal partners to develop and create a new standard of buying for America’s National Parks, as well as foster strong working relationships and two-way communication to determine key product opportunities, maximize sales potential and analyze the merchandise life cycle according to Eastern National’s policies, procedures and standards.

The right candidate will consult with vendors to forecast key items and negotiate favorable terms and conditions in order to achieve best possible price and terms, delivery and quality of product. The Buyer will monitor and analyze store sales on a daily and weekly basis to distinguish trends, demographic shifts, organic growth, item and department or category opportunities to react to changes in business and maximize sales potential. The Buyer will visit store locations to evaluate merchandise mix and source and develop product assortments that align with Eastern National’s mission.

The Buyer will be a key member of the merchandising team so we’re looking for someone who is versatile, isn’t shy about offering fresh ideas and perspectives, and thrives on challenge.

Experience, Abilities and Knowledge:

1. Minimum of three years’ buying experience, preferably museum store or non-profit retail.
2. Able to work independently, as well as part of a team, adjust priorities quickly and adapt to frequent changes to workload.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of criteria that makes a product educational and mission driven in the targeted market.
4. Computer proficiency required with applied understanding of Microsoft Software.
5. Professional verbal and written communication skills.
6. Strong analytical, problem solving, organization skills and forecasting ability.
7. Innovative and creative approach to buying operations and products.
8. Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements that results in increase productivity.
9. Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and motivate peers through shared Mission and goals.
10. Valid driver’s license, proximity to a major airport and ability to travel using multiple modes of transportation (air, train, car, etc.).
11. Capable to independently plan, reserve/book and travel to all facilities in organization.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required; related field preferred.

If you are interested in this rewarding position, send a (mandatory) cover letter with salary range, buying experience and resume to the Merchandise Manager and tell us what makes you the best candidate.

Why Join Eastern National?

• A fun, challenging and exciting place to work with a mission that matters!
• Advancement opportunities!
• Competitive wages with the opportunity to earn more with our year-end bonus program, as well as a competitive defined contribution plan!
• We offer full time employees, the choice of three medical plans, dental and vision benefits, Aflac supplemental insurance
• Vacation and sick leave, as well as a summer flex time benefit!
• 11 paid holidays!
• 25% discount on purchases at more than 150 Eastern National and America’s National Parks facilities!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.