Buyer - Bookstore Merchandise
Auburn University, auburn, al, United States
**Salary Range:** USD $33,710.00/Yr. - USD $58,740.00/Yr.
**Locations:** Auburn University, Alabama
**Categories:** Sales
**Job Type:** Non-Faculty
**Position Type:** Full-Time
**Department:** Bookstore Administrative
**Associated Division:** AVP, Budgets & Business Operations
**Req ID:** 8362
**Overview**
**Play a key role in shaping the merchandise experience by ensuring the right products are selected, stocked, and ready to meet demand!**
This position provides oversight for the business activities related to the buying and stocking of merchandise and apparel.
**_Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter with their application._**
**Responsibilities**
+ Performs buyer duties by selecting vendors and negotiating prices and terms with vendors.
+ Works with other departments to address any issues such as short-ships, breakage, shipping/receiving errors, etc.
+ Processes merchandise, vendor returns, mark-ups, and mark-downs, stocking, and inventorying assigned products.
+ Responsible for the strategic decision making regarding assigned categories and accountable for the financial performance of these assigned categories.
+ Creates and designs layouts for merchandising of materials.
+ Determines appropriate product assortment for assigned categories.
+ Establishes appropriate pricing and mark-up for assigned products.
+ Assists on the Bookstore sales floor to include assists customers, creates displays, assists in marketing implementation and special events, and assists with merchandise receiving.
+ May assist in overseeing a satellite location of the bookstore either on or off campus.
**Qualifications**
**Level I -**
+ High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of retail sales operations and/or customer service **OR**
+ Bachelor's degree Business, Fashion Merchandising, Economics, or related field
**Level II -**
+ High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of retail sales operations and/or customer service **OR**
+ Bachelor's degree Business, Fashion Merchandising, Economics, or related field plus 2 years of experience in retail sales operations and/or customer service
**Contract Type**
Continuing
**Why Work at Auburn?**
+ **Life-Changing Impact:** Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
+ **Culture of Excellence:** We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
+ **We're Here for You:** Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
+ **Sweet Home Alabama:** The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
+ **A Place for Everyone:** Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
+ **Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!**
**Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement**
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**Locations:** Auburn University, Alabama
**Categories:** Sales
**Job Type:** Non-Faculty
**Position Type:** Full-Time
**Department:** Bookstore Administrative
**Associated Division:** AVP, Budgets & Business Operations
**Req ID:** 8362
**Overview**
**Play a key role in shaping the merchandise experience by ensuring the right products are selected, stocked, and ready to meet demand!**
This position provides oversight for the business activities related to the buying and stocking of merchandise and apparel.
**_Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter with their application._**
**Responsibilities**
+ Performs buyer duties by selecting vendors and negotiating prices and terms with vendors.
+ Works with other departments to address any issues such as short-ships, breakage, shipping/receiving errors, etc.
+ Processes merchandise, vendor returns, mark-ups, and mark-downs, stocking, and inventorying assigned products.
+ Responsible for the strategic decision making regarding assigned categories and accountable for the financial performance of these assigned categories.
+ Creates and designs layouts for merchandising of materials.
+ Determines appropriate product assortment for assigned categories.
+ Establishes appropriate pricing and mark-up for assigned products.
+ Assists on the Bookstore sales floor to include assists customers, creates displays, assists in marketing implementation and special events, and assists with merchandise receiving.
+ May assist in overseeing a satellite location of the bookstore either on or off campus.
**Qualifications**
**Level I -**
+ High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of retail sales operations and/or customer service **OR**
+ Bachelor's degree Business, Fashion Merchandising, Economics, or related field
**Level II -**
+ High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of retail sales operations and/or customer service **OR**
+ Bachelor's degree Business, Fashion Merchandising, Economics, or related field plus 2 years of experience in retail sales operations and/or customer service
**Contract Type**
Continuing
**Why Work at Auburn?**
+ **Life-Changing Impact:** Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
+ **Culture of Excellence:** We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
+ **We're Here for You:** Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
+ **Sweet Home Alabama:** The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
+ **A Place for Everyone:** Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
+ **Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!**
**Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement**
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Expression: 'It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website ( to learn more.'
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