Lawn & Garden Purchaser / Buyer [JHO]

At JAX Mercantile Co., we are passionate about serving our customers.  Join our local, family and employee-owned company as a Lawn & Garden Buyer in our Purchasing Department at our JAX Support Center location in Laporte, CO.  Make someone's day by being part of the team ensuring we have just the right products in stores for our JAX customers!   

Our Buyer is responsible for providing outstanding service through selecting and guiding inventory to be included at each store location.  The Buyer sets pricing, coordinates marketing efforts, and directs merchandising in stores for their assigned categories of product.  Responsibilities include the following:

• Adhering to inventory targets established by the Company President
• Establishing and maintaining optimal inventory levels at all locations
• Selecting products, preseason ordering and frequent replenishment of inventory as directed 
• Attend 3-4 trade shows a year, traveling three to four days at a time 
• Maintaining complete, accurate, and consistent inventory records
• Working to achieve the best possible customer satisfaction in product choices and the best possible Return on Investment by negotiating the best price, terms, and delivery 
• Coordinating training and staff education for products 
• Creating and editing purchase orders and item cards
• Correcting errors in orders and deliveries
• Contacting vendors to obtain information
• Shifting and moving products for merchandising or order fulfillment 
• Receiving and responding to phone and email communications
• Quickly and correctly entering product information into the computer database 
  
• Pulling information from various systems and sources for reports
  
• Completing forms, working with spreadsheets, and meeting deadlines
• Auditing reports and systems for consistent and accurate data and record-keeping 
• Learning about systems, technology and products to provide better answers to questions 
  
• Taking steps to advance teamwork and develop solid working relationships with co-workers and store staff 
• Assisting in occasional shifting, moving or carrying of products to help with receiving or merchandising 
• Assisting in inventory responsibilities 
• Communicating professionally

This is not a remote position.  Work is based out of our Support Center in Laporte, CO and will require occasional trips to our stores to assist with inventory, staging or merchandising.  All JAX employees are expected to provide top-notch customer service, and step up to do additional office, cleaning or reporting work as needed.  

• Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent education and work experience required 
• Previous experience in a purchasing or buying role required, with two years as a department manager or buyer preferred 
• Knowledge in lawn and garden products carried by JAX preferred  
• 3-5 years of retail experience required 
• Computer proficiency and experience navigating in databases required  
• Familiarity with both Mac and Windows, especially MS Excel 
• Negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills required 
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and communicate well via phone or email 
• Ability to shift, move or carry products or boxes required on occasion 
• Works well with others
  
• Organizational skills
• Engaging and positive
• Attention to detail 

Schedule Requirements:

• Generally, M-F business hours
• Some flexibility with schedule available 
  

Pay Range:  $55,000 to $60,000 annually 

Company Benefits:

Jax Mercantile offers a variety of benefits and rewards for our employees.  These include:

• Paid Time Off
  
• Paid Holidays 
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• 401K Plan
• Employee Discount
• Monthly Performance Bonus Program
• Anniversary and Birthday Gift Cards
• Matching Gifts & Donations
• Tuition Assistance
• CO2 Conservation Credit
  
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Peer Recognition Programs
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Referral Bonus
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance 
• Pet Insurance

Full-Time employees also have the ability to elect medical, dental, and/or vision insurance. 

For over 60 years JAX has been providing customers with outstanding service with our passionate and expert staff. We are at work and still having fun!

Please note that the pre-screening questions in the application process are important for screening purposes and may be the deciding factor in whether or not your application is forwarded for further review. 

JAX Mercantile is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.