Assistant Buyer, Shopbop

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New York City, NY - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

is seeking an Assistant Buyer to provide operational and buying support helping to grow and maintain relationships with key vendors and drive business goals. The successful candidate will have a keen sense of fashion and trends be self-starting flexible highly organized results-oriented and reliable. They will have excellent analytical skills and have strong computer skills. They must have the proven ability to work well under pressure in a demanding environment where teamwork is key. They will also be career-oriented with a strong desire to take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Key job responsibilities
Assist in managing a business under supervision of the buyer
Provide administrative and operational support including assortment planning purchase order management open to buys and vendor profitability
Create and analyze selling reports execute reorders and assess potential liabilities with high level of accuracy
Drive in season buying strategy including product selection and key item development with assistance of buyer
Maintain vendor relationships by responding quickly and accurately to questions and help the buyer to negotiate terms RTV/swaps and additional discounts
Monitor site daily to ensure products are properly represented
Assist Buyer in identifying key trends and finding new lines
Enter manage and organize all Purchase Orders
Process reorders receiving issues RTVs
Generate multiple reports for the buying team
Maintain vendor relationships and terms by responding quickly and accurately to both internal (company) and external (vendor) questions and requests for information. Research problems.
Assist in identifying process inefficiencies and making recommendations for process improvements in a timely manner.
Assist in other miscellaneous processes and procedures.


- Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite in particular Excel
- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- Experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service or experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities
- Can work proactively and independently meet deadlines and deliver on projects and tasks
- General interest in the business of fashion
- Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills

- 2 years of relevant work experience
- Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices
- Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products workflows or customer experiences

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at NY New York - 20.00 - 36.00 USD hourly


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Junior IC

is seeking an Assistant Buyer to provide operational and buying support helping to grow and maintain relationships with key vendors and drive business goals. The successful candidate will have a keen sense of fashion and trends be self-starting flexible highly organized results-oriented and reliabl...
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Key Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Purchasing
  • Organizational skills
  • AS400
  • Math
  • Pricing
  • Analysis Skills
  • Merchandising
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Retail Math
  • Administrative Experience
  • negotiation

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