Senior Buyer Consumables

Intro: Want a company with a real vision?Our people make the difference in our success. Our vision is to provide Total Lifetime care to every pet, every parent, every time. We can't achieve this vision without the right people - they make the difference in our business and our success. Every associate plays a role in achieving our success by focusing on our three strategic priorities - Delighting our Customers, growing pet services and operating excellence. Here at the Store Support Group, you could play a key role in supporting these strategic initiatives. In 2007, PetSmart celebrated the opening of its 1000th store, with many more stores scheduled to open soon after. We continue to grow at our Corporate Headquarters which means great opportunities for a professional such as you! Benefits of working with PetSmart In addition to a competitive salary, PetSmart associates are eligible for health benefits, 401K options, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, training and development, and an associate discount at all PetSmart stores! PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity EmployerWith many positions offering relocation packages, learn more about Life in PhoenixJob Responsibilities: This position is responsible for setting the merchandise strategy, assortment selection, pricing, promotions, and develops the line plan. Drives vendor selection and negotiation of product purchase, terms and ongoing relationship. Stays abreast of market and competitor trends. Plans, purchases, communicates and controls for merchandise selection for one or more major/highly visible lines of product in order to maximize sales and margin and contribute to the business and financial goals of the merchandising group. Manages product assortment and product specifications in assigned areas in order to identify and address opportunities within the business and the market to maximize sales and margin opportunities. Develops and commuicates business plans that maximize sales, margin dollars, and margin percentage, based on current business trends and additional internal business and external market factors. Negotiates product costs, terms and shipping/returns issues. Act as a liasion between merchandising, distribution centers, and stores ina n effort to track shipments and floor purchase orders. Develops and manages vendor relationships in order to ensure the best prices, products and shipments. Identifies items to maximize promotional and marketing strategies to meet sales and margin goals. Provides input to the other merchandising fucntions to determine the products lifecycle, exit strategy and inventor aging standards within the assigned area. Participates in recommending, setting and approving product pricing strategies to achieve specific margin objectives and recommend appropriate markdowns. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Merchandising management, Supply Chain Management, Economics or Business from 4 year college or university and five to seven years related buying experience; or equivalent combination fo education and experience. Retail experience is required. Submit Your Resume Online NowPetSmart, INC. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.