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Data: 12/09/2013
Sr. Buyer, LATAM
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Job ID: 846818-122233
Division: Retail Stores
Sr. Buyer, LATAM
This role based in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
A successful Sr. Buyer will have the responsibility for managing and driving multiple category businesses for the Microsoft Stores. This includes driving the assortment, promotions and relationships necessary to build upon our existing merchandising strategy.
As we expand our online stores globally a broad merchandise strategy that includes a world class assortment of 3P products is pivotal to our success. Effectively assorting the right products for the stores means striking a fine balance between establishing a unique and innovative selection to drive interest and traffic and a selection of product that will drive meaningful increases in revenues and affinity for the stores.
The Senior Buyer needs to possess a solid track record of results realized in his/her career as a merchant (defined by sales, margins, customer satisfaction and effective processes) coupled with an expert knowledge of the business in terms of trends, demand analysis and promotion efficacy.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Responsible for the full online assortment of products across our LATAM region.
• Microsoft Store Online P&L for LATAM.
• Set pricing.
• Drive principles and vision for category merchandising.
• Establish category promotion calendar (rolling 12 months).
• Negotiate contract terms with OEMs and Suppliers.
• Lead contact with local CCG and BG’s.
• Guide the stores’ business based on market analysis, intuition and actual results.
• Drive buy-in of merchandise selection among senior leaders.
Success will be measured by:
• Category sales/ revenue growth.
• Increasing profitability of category - Managing P&L.
• Customer satisfaction with merchandise selection.
• Customer loyalty.
• Timely assortment of innovative product.
• Best in class Assortment.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
Candidates should have:
• Exemplary buying and supplier management abilities.
• Demonstrated track record of driving results with integrity and focus on long term strategic imperatives.
• Principled and transparent approach to decision making and communications.
• Keen knowledge and ability to effectively analyze and apply findings about industry dynamics.
• Outstanding ability to establish and drive world-class merchandising processes.
• Track record for establishing trusting relationships and communications with senior executives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries.
• Excellent account management and negotiation abilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Fluency in English & Spanish required. Fluency in Portuguese preferred.
• 8+ years of technology/CE and International retail buying experience.
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Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Job Segments: Procurement, Merchandising, Retail Sales, Purchasing, Buyer, Operations, Retail, Finance.
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