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Assistant Buyer - Sportswear

TEKsystems
$30.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Oregon, Beaverton
Mar 26, 2025
Job Posting: Assistant Buyer We are looking for someone who is passionate about the retail industry and eager to contribute to our team's success. If you are a motivated individual with the skills and experience outlined above, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to inspire and enable outdoor adventures. Type: 20 Week Contract - Looking for long-term team members, will work towards converting to FTE during or after contract duration. Pay: $30/hr Schedule: Mon & Fri WFH, Tues-Thurs in Office 8am-5pm Start Date: Can start within a 1-2 weeks after offer 1-Step Virtual Interview Process About Us: We are a leading global brand known for our innovative outdoor apparel and gear. Our mission is to inspire and enable people to enjoy the outdoors, no matter the weather. As our team continues to grow, we are excited to bring on an Assistant Buyer to support our dynamic buying team. Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Buyer to join our team. This role is crucial in executing our seasonal buying strategy to achieve sales and gross margin goals. The Assistant Buyer will gather data, maintain reporting, and prepare documents, supporting various merchants and buyers. Responsibilities: * Data Analysis (35%): Provide accurate data to enable teams to analyze current business trends and take action as needed. * Seasonal Buys Support (30%): Assist buyers with seasonal buys from planning through execution by preparing documentation, collecting and analyzing data, and creating visual documentation. * Cross-Functional Collaboration (15%): Participate in cross-functional meetings to gather key information and execute merchandising decisions. * Product Catalog Creation (10%): Create product catalogs to support seasonal strategy for leadership product reviews and retail stores. * Order Management (5%): Upload orders and reconcile seasonal buys. * Additional Duties (5%): Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements: * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLookups and XLookups) * Solid understanding of the retail industry and specific metrics used * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as excellent presentation skills * Illustrator experience preferred * Ability to travel (may require domestic, international, and/or overnight travel) Skills: * Purchasing, purchase order, procurement, supply chain, data entry, inventory, Excel data entry, order entry, retail, Illustrator, CAD, Buyer Purchasing, ERP, SAP, Vendor Management, Buying Purchasing, Logistics, Planner Experience Level: * Intermediate - Expert Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Beaverton,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.