Buyer (Buffalo Bills)

Legends Global

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering an end-to-end solution across all areas of venue operations and revenue generation for many of the world's most iconic brands and venues.

Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

The Role

The Buyer (Buffalo Bills) will work closely with the Director of Merchandising on all omnichannel product buys for assigned businesses. This individual helps manage the development, sourcing, procurement, and maintenance of merchandise on the respective sales channels. In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, this individual will be an integral part of the Pro Sports team at Legends Global Merchandise, working to manage merchandise operations to reduce costs, increase revenues, strengthen client relations, and enhance the customer experience.

Essential Functions

• Partner with Director, Merchandise on OTB planning including vendor selection, category planning, gender breakdown, etc.
• Work closely with the Director throughout the full buy process including reviewing lines, assorting and creating purchase orders.
• Collaborate and communicate with the buying team to ensure the group is appropriately managing the timelines and meeting key deadlines.
• Work with the buying team to ensure product is tracking on-time, packing slips and invoicing is accurate and handling any issues as they arise.
• Support the Director with assortment replenishment through strategic discussion, vendor communication and purchase order creation.
• Analyze reporting to make strategic and data driven buy and replenishment decisions.
• Collaborate with vendors on custom artwork and logo decoration which adheres to licensing guidelines.
• Effectively negotiate with vendors regarding cost of goods, terms, freight, etc., and to do all necessary paper or computer work to complete the job.
• Manage and mentor a team of direct reports.
• Work well with cross-departmental teams to support the business On-site Operations, Marketing, E-Commerce, the Distribution Center, Finance, and more.
• Position requires hours at a computer entering data which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Position also requires travel to events with exposure to the climate, dust, odors, and noise. Events require long hours.
• Travel required to client events for consecutive days.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year College and three to five years related retail experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong computer skills are a must. Use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and comfortable use of Internet is necessary.
• Ability to understand and follow work processes.
• Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts.
• The ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Must have strong negotiating skills and understand how important managing and increasing margins are to the bottom line.
• This position requires that the person be a highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work both independently and well across cross-departmental teams.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Professional sports merchandise experience a plus.
• Must be willing to travel throughout the year for buy meetings and events. Some events may require consecutive days on-site.
• Must understand and have experience in vertical buying and procurement.
• Must possess a high level of professionalism in a team structure both internally, with vendors, and clients.
• Must be creative, problem solving, and a critical thinker.

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Working Conditions

Location: Legends Maingate (Indianapolis, IN)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends & ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.