Job Description

The Associate Buyer leads the product selection for an identified product category utilizing customer and trend information to support the merchandise strategies of the division.  The Associate Buyer partners with the Buyer and Assortment Planner to achieve financial objectives. As a member of the team, the Associate Buyer shares accountability to meet and exceed departmental sales volume, gross margin, and gross-margin-return-on-investment (GMROI) targets.

A day in the life…

• Develop an understanding of the needs, wants and expectations of the customer and understand the differences in how they shop by channel
• Build an understanding of the market and competitors in their category
• Execute a seasonal merchandise strategy in collaboration with Buyer and Assortment Planner based on customer, fashion trend, and input from E-commerce Merchandiser and Retail Director that drives growth for stores and online
• Build compelling core and extended assortment to maximize potential across store clusters, new stores, and online
• Influence merchandising vision and product priorities for stores, online merchandising teams, and marketing to drive engagement across all customer touch points
• Communicate customer and product vision to suppliers, identify new suppliers, and negotiate partnership expectations and profit opportunities
• Partner in the execution of Nordstrom Product Group strategies, providing current and future assortment feedback where applicable
• Align with buying team on open-to-buy management and plan revisions to achieve financial targets and strategic objective
• Influence and mentor assistants

You own this if you have… 

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising (preferred)
• 1+ years of experience as an Assistant Buyer and 1 or more of the following:  Assistant Assortment Planner, Assistant Replenishment Buyer, E-commerce Merchandiser, or Site Merchandiser
• Nordstrom experience (preferred)
• Expertise in merchandise category (preferred)
• Demonstrated understanding of retail and the service environment of Nordstrom
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong business acumen, ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and strong math skills
• Travel expectation and in office expectation
• Time in role (18 months)

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away

• Life Insurance and Disability

• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

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Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. 
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$93,500.00 - $155,000.00 Annual

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf