Manager Purchasing
Experimental Aircraft Association · Oshkosh, Wisconsin, US
SUMMARY The Manager, Purchasing role is responsible for working with the Director of Retail Operations on the overall buying strategy.
Job description
SUMMARY: The Manager, Purchasing role is responsible for working with the Director of Retail Operations on the overall buying strategy. The primary role of this position is to ensure EAA and aviation centric procurement and planning, vendor sourcing and purchasing processes required to support the Retail Operations at EAA. This role will also oversee the visual merchandising of product and displays in the Barnstormer Boutique, AirVenture locations and other EAA interests/venues. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Work closely with the Director of Retail Operations to develop and implement the overall buying strategy, planning, and execution of merchandise in concert with broader organizational strategies and business objectives. - Analyze and monitor market trends and sales results to develop the buying strategy. Collaborate with program areas throughout the organization, which includes the EAA Retail Committee members, to identify needs and opportunities for merchandise sales. Seek merchandise feedback from customers and members. - Conduct regular meetings with the EAA Retail Committee members and seek impute on design ideas, styles and trends as it pertains to EAA members and aviation...