Purchasing Specialist-Clothing, Footwear & Marketplaces

MidwayUSA , in Columbia, MO is a privately held eCommerce company in the Outdoor industry.  We are looking for a  Purchasing Specialist for our Clothing, Footwear & Marketplaces category who will work with a Merchandising Manager to serve our Customers by purchasing products and building relationships with our Suppliers.  If you want a career in the outdoor industry,  MidwayUSA  might be the place for you!

About the Role

Responsible for all Purchase Order management, in alignment with the Merchandising & Company strategies through the life cycle of the purchase order.

Meet and negotiate with Suppliers to develop opportunities, obtain product or service information and manage delivery schedules

Participate in Promotions planning and implementation

Assist the Merchandising Manager with analysis and management of Inventory

Review Supplier Performance metrics & suggest & implement measures to drive improvement

About You

You will have 1-3 years’ experience in a position requiring attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication.

A bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing or related field is required

You are a user of MidwayUSA's core products

You have excellent product and technical knowledge

You have a positive attitude and a willingness to continuously improve our processes

Finally, a person who is a great fit with our Culture and Values, and who has an active interest in the outdoor/sporting industry.

What We Offer

Annual Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $55,000-$71,500 with annual benchmarking and pay increases to always ensure a competitive salary

Personal growth through a management relationship prioritizing support, empathy, clearly communicated expectations, and consistent modeling of Company Values

Promote from Within Strategy

Opportunity for annual profit sharing

Matching 401(k)

Flexible PTO policy and paid parental leave

Excellent choice of health plans (including HSA), dental, and vision benefit options at an affordable price

Life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance options

Tuition assistance program

Opportunities for career, leadership, and professional development with conferences, events, and seminars

Supplier pro-deals and generous employee discounts

If you are committed to Customer satisfaction and continuous improvement, and have a positive attitude, then bring your talents and join  MidwayUSA  - the company on a mission to be "the best-run, most respected business in America for the benefit of our customers".

MidwayUSA,  located in  Columbia, MO, is  an industry-leading internet retailer of nearly 200,000 shooting, reloading, gunsmithing and hunting products. Both country kids from Missouri, Larry and Brenda Potterfield turned their passion for shooting sports into a career by opening a small gun shop in 1977 that would eventually become  MidwayUSA  ( www.midwayusa.com ).  They instilled family values like honesty, integrity and respect for others into the business, and strive to maintain this culture with each Employee added to their growing team. For almost 50 years  MidwayUSA  has offered  JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING®  for Shooting, Hunting and the Outdoors with an unyielding focus on Customer Satisfaction.

MidwayUSA  is a three-time recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

Apply Today!

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $ 55,000 - $71,500

Work Location : In Person