Mardel Buyer - Teacher Supplies - Hiring Immediately

We are looking to hire a competitive Mardel Buyer - Teacher Supplies to join our incredible team at Hobby Lobby in Oklahoma City, OK.
Growing your career as a Full Time Mardel Buyer - Teacher Supplies is an incredible opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in communication, people management and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Mardel Buyer - Teacher Supplies at Hobby Lobby today!

Mardel Christian & Education is the only brick and mortar national Christian bookstore. Our Mission: To equip the whole person by being a resource center that provides for spiritual and intellectual needs. Providing a large selection of faith-based products is just the start. No matter where the classroom is, we support our teachers with a wide selection of classroom supplies and homeschool curriculum. Our 38 stores in 11 states are supported by the Mardel Corporate offices and warehouse located in Oklahoma City. Mardel offers home dcor, apparel, music and gifts to fit any season making us your one stop shop! Description
Mardel is seeking a full-time Buyer - Teacher Supplies with a perfect mix of dynamic, creative abilities such as identifying current trends and executing strong contributions to the bottom line. Buyers will be working in an office setting, Monday through Friday, though travel days may be an exception. Buyers will be collaborating with other Buyers, Design Teams and Vendors. Please provide a rsum when applying for this position. Responsibilities

• Meet deadlines
• Identify and keep abreast of fabric trends that our customers are interested in
• Identify and qualify new manufacturers and vendors
• Communicate effectively to deliver product requirements
• Communicate important information to the appropriate teams
• Build product collections through collaborations with other buyers
• Manage product development from conception to purchase order
• Analyze and manage vendor performance to maximize profitability
• Meet and exceed margin and financial goals set by company leaders
• Develop and propose new product concepts that are exciting and unique
• Domestic travel may be required to work with vendors on sourcing new products

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Mardel Buyer - Teacher Supplies Job Description - Requirements

• Creativity
• Plans and organizes time and resources efficiently
• Able to focus and apply analytical thinking such as collecting, analyzing and interpreting information
• Problem solving, using logic and imagination to come up with an intelligent solution to situations
• Team-oriented, possessing a positive attitude and effectively able to work with minimal supervision
• Clearly expresses thoughts in written and spoken form
• Can actively anticipate potential problems and act to prevent or mitigate them
• Physical ability to stand for long periods of time while attending trade shows
• Microsoft Office experience with the following programs:
  • Microsoft Excel abilities matching the description found at the Excel Website
  • Microsoft Word experience mirroring the description at the Word Website
  • Microsoft Outlook skillset in keeping with the description at the Outlook Website

Education & Experience

• Bachelor degree, preferably in education, business administration, merchandising, or marketing OR
• Work experience within a buying capacity, preferably retail chain format OR
• Combination of education and work experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Plan
• 401(k) Program with company match
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Paid Time Off (PPTO)
• Employee Discount
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Integris 'The Clinic at Hobby Lobby', including a Pharmacy on campus
• Chaplain Services on campus

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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State/Province
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Address 1
7707 SW 44th Street Zip Code
73179

Benefits of working as a Mardel Buyer - Teacher Supplies in Oklahoma City, OK:

Excellent benefits
Opportunities to grow
Competitive salary