At Murdoch’s, we’re big on doing the basics right. We know the value of a hard day’s work, a positive attitude, and doing the right thing (even when no one is looking). It starts with our knowledgeable, friendly team delivering value and having fun with our customers. We are committed to providing legendary service that gives our customers an authentic shopping experience like no other. Murdoch’s hires team members who are willing and excited to go the extra step.

The Buyer is the category leader for their assigned family of business as it relates to product assortment, pricing, and stock levels. The buyer balances meeting the needs of our stores and customers while achieving financial results that further the success of Murdoch’s. A Buyer operates with considerable independence and judgment when completing projects and procurements.

This position is located at the Home Office in Bozeman, MT with the ability to work Hybrid once training is complete.

As a Murdoch's Team Member in this role, you will...

• Drive sales growth through listening to our stores, industry peers, and other sources to meet customer demand.
• Maintain high in-stock rates, healthy turn, and strong margins within their family of business.
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge within the assigned category
• Structure & maintain product data in a way that supports a solid understanding of what’s happening to key metrics within the business.
• Build strong product assortments with suppliers, negotiating improved programs related to all aspects of our vendor partnerships.
• Attend trade shows and networks with industry peers to keep ahead of market trends.
• Understand and embrace our Midco Distributing strategy to realize significant cost savings.
• Partner with Planning Analyst to achieve planned sales, margin, and inventory turn targets.
• Partner with Logistics to realize freight savings & efficiency.
• Partner with Marketing to drive effective promotions that drive sales.
• Partner with Training Coordinator to deploy effective product training.
• Partner with Operations to gather feedback and take appropriate action.
• Partner with Finance in maintaining an accurate and efficient billing process.
• Partner with eCommerce to ensure proper product assets are in place to support online sales.
• Provide effective leadership to Purchasing Assistant.
• Work with Divisional Merchandise Manager to develop and deploy an effective inventory management plan for their family of business.
• Utilize both writing and verbal skills to clearly communicate issues to all levels.
• Other responsibilities as called upon.
• Ensure Purchasing Assistant(s) are equipped with appropriate and necessary training resources so as to further develop a high-performing team.
• Develop and deploy an effective inventory management plan for their family of business.

As a Murdochian in this role, you must possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, or equivalent is preferred, though not mandatory.
• 5+ years of previous related experience and/or training.
• A strong understanding of Sales, Margin, GMROI, Sell Thru Percents, Weeks of Supply, Turn, Comp Store Analysis, Defective Rates, Fill Rates, Terms, Dating, etc.
• A strong competency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel Pivot Tables.
• A strong competency in understanding and articulating the financial performance of the assigned category.

Job Position Statistics:

• Financial results as it pertains to sales, margin, and inventory turn.
• Attitude and actions aligned with supporting our stores and company goals.
• Actions and attitude aligned with Mission, Values, and Principles.
• Teamwork.
• Positive attitude.

Physical Demands:

• Extensive travel required.
• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Repetitive wrist movements on the keyboard.
• Close vision for PC work.
• Bending, carrying, and pushing.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Competitive Benefits + Compensation:

• Amazing Employee Discount on everything from clothes to power tools to pet food.
• Multiple Health Insurance options to best suit your needs after 60 days.
• Dental & Vision options to complete your health plan.
• Life Insurance to secure your family’s financial future.
• Paid Vacation allows you to relax and recharge.
• Holiday Pay throughout the year so you can celebrate with your family.
• Paid Sick Time empowers you to stay home and focus on your health without losing pay.
• 401(k) with a generous 4% company match to help plan for retirement.
• Paid Parental Leave to take time to bond with your family’s new addition.
• Community Giving Program matches your donations and provides paid volunteer hours.
• Wellness Program saves you money by lowering medical premiums with credits earned.
• Training Program helps you expand your knowledge and skills with over 250 courses.
• Other various Voluntary Insurance Options.

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