Automotive Buyer

Automotive Buyer

North 40 Outfitters in Great Falls, MT is looking to hire a Full-Time Salaried Automotive Buyer to join our team. We believe that each team member plays a vital role in the success of our company. We are looking for authentic and enthusiastic people who love our lifestyle and believe in service before self. As an Automotive Buyer at North 40, you play a key role in the overall customer experience by providing our customers with high-quality products, selected for value and usability. You will be responsible for gathering and evaluating data to make strategic buying and category decisions.

This full-time position requires the ability to work all scheduled shifts between the business hours of Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm. This position will be required to work upwards of 55 hours a week. This shift can include working weekends and certain holidays and will require flexibility in scheduling based on business needs.

Qualifications

Willingness to share credit, work with others in a team environment, and define success collectively rather than individually

Ability to take the initiative, embrace change, and learn new things

Drive to be dependable, and to perform well against the expectations of the role

Purchasing and negotiations experience required

Possess extensive knowledge / experience about the automotive industry

Gather, evaluate, and interpret multiple data points to make strategic buying and category decisions

Responsible for related product life cycle from planning and initial release to monitoring trends, replenishment, and clearance process including ad planning and placement

Follow guidelines to expand, add or discontinue product based on historical selling patterns / forecasts

Negotiate category buys and adjustments

Analyze business weekly and monthly to develop strategies that should be defined at the top level then drill down for action plan and execution deliverables

Maintain strong, positive, and productive relationships with current vendors and the store's sales and marketing teams to execute strategies

Monitor competition, both from "brick and mortar" stores and online retailers and pursue competitive advantages

Partner with fellow buying team to analyze category sales and inventory challenges. As a team, develop action plans and distribute responsibilities equitably and report on progress

Communicate trends, review strategies, and monitor progress weekly on broad array of SKU's

Work with Assistant Buyer(s) to ensure achievement of category goals and financial plan

Maintain professional and technical knowledge through publications, research, vendor, and manufacturer contacts, workshops, personal networks, and attendance at industry shows

Have an unquenchable passion for the retail industry and all things outdoors

Understanding of correct lifting and loading techniques. Physical ability to lift and carry 0-10 lbs. continuously, 10-25 lbs. frequently, and 25-55 lbs. occasionally, and team lift anything over 55 lbs.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer a competitive wage, a rewarding work environment, and generous benefits and perks such as paid holidays, a 401(k) option, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a phenomenal employee discount on all products North 40 sells.

North 40 Outfitters is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.