Associate Merchant, Product Development

Home Depot

Store Support Center, US
Global vendor identification and qualification
Product development and purchasing
Develop sales and marketing materials
Responsible for globally sourcing, purchasing and developing globally sourced merchandise for a specific department

Job Summary

  • Responsible for globally sourcing, purchasing and developing globally sourced merchandise for a specific department.
  • Identify and qualify international vendors to the HD standards and develop products.
  • Understand impacts of products on sales and GMROI and create specifications for products.

Matching Summary

Responsible for globally sourcing, purchasing and developing globally sourced merchandise for a specific department.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global vendor identification and qualification
  • Product development and purchasing
  • Develop sales and marketing materials
  • Supply chain understanding
  • Product specifications and safety

Nice-to-have

  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • International and domestic travel experience
  • Marketing and merchandising background
  • Product knowledge in manufacturing

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 3-5 years international experience
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Legally permitted to work in the United States

Work Rights

Legally permitted to work

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