Buyer

Make home yours! Check out the opportunities at HomeGoods, where we strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and work-life balance. HomeGoods is where savvy shoppers of every style discover an ever-changing selection of exciting top brands and home fashions from around the world, at prices generally 20%-60% below department and specialty store regular prices, on comparable merchandise, every day. The only thing better than shopping at HomeGoods is working at HomeGoods! It's where motivated professionals turn for exciting and challenging experiences in a creative and supportive environment. You can also feel good knowing that HomeGoods is part of The TJX Companies, Inc., a Fortune 100 company and the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide.

In addition to HomeGoods, TJX’s retail chains include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Sierra Trading Post and Homesense, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierratradingpost.com in the U.S.; Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada; TK Maxx in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands, as well as Homesense and tkmaxx.com in the U.K.; and TK Maxx in Australia. In 2016, TJX had over $33 billion in revenues, more than 3,800 stores, and 235,000 Associates. As a retailer committed to growth, success is always in style at TJX!

Are you ready to explore the corporate side of retail? The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide.

What makes our buyers unique?

Our merchants are in the market every week fostering vendor relationships and buying exciting merchandise that represents an incredible value to our customer. TJX is not tied to a corporate controlled matrix; we expect and encourage our Buyers to source new vendors and resources to bring in desired goods. Our Buyers have a high level of autonomy; they have the ability to negotiate and make on-the-spot decisions while in the market place. We provide an environment where our Buyers can be creative, free thinkers and encourage risk taking.

Responsibilities:

• Opportunistically purchase quality, brand name goods;
• Analyze history and current business in order to strategically forecast future opportunities;
• As part of the merchandising team you will work closely with other Buyers, and Management, to meet Company goals and objectives;
• Maintain knowledge of market conditions regarding price, resources and fashion as they relate to trends and key items, and react accordingly to impact sales;
• Negotiate and make decisions to buy, while in the market place;
• Travel as required.
  
  Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of four years of merchandise buying experience in a fast paced environment and fashion oriented category;
• Prior experience as a Buyer in a large, multi-unit retail environment;
• Must have a proven history of successfully driving sales results;
• Must have strong analytical, financial, strategic and planning skills;
• Must have a proven record of strong negotiating skills, with examples to substantiate;
• Must be a go-getter, with a "can-do attitude" and a true excitement for the business;
• Creative, entrepreneurial minded, with a strong comfort level with taking measurable risks;
• Strong team playing, clear communication, and relationship building skills are very important in order to be successful in our business.
  
  
  
  What's In It For You?
  
  
  
  At the TJX Companies, Inc., you'll not only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, a Dependent Care Spending Account, Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.

What's In It For You?

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package.

TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Posting Notes: Framingham || MA

Nearest Major Market: Framingham
Nearest Secondary Market: Boston
Job Segment: Procurement, Fashion Buyer, Purchasing, Merchandising, Retail Sales, Operations, Fashion, Finance, Retail