Assistant Buyer (Dining, Drinking and Jewelry)

ABOUT US 

Uncommon Goods partners with independent makers and small businesses to offer a wide, constantly evolving assortment of original, creative products. 

We are built on better business practices and committed to having a positive impact. Learn more here.  

The best part of Uncommon Goods is us—our team. We've been around for over 20 years because of all the wonderful people who make UG the one-of-a-kind company it is. 

Learn more about our products, B Corp certification, guiding principles, Better to Give program, and team members you might be working with. Listen to the story of Uncommon Goods from our Founder and CEO here and here. 

EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE 

At Uncommon Goods, we believe we're all out of the ordinary. That's why we're committed to making diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging part of everything we do. We strive to make significant changes to our business, from how we find our products to how we build and cultivate our team—so we can be everyone's favorite place to work. 

We are an equal-opportunity employer. If you would like to request any accommodation during the application process, please email people@uncommongoods.com. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

As an Assistant Buyer, you will support the category buyer with the department's day-to-day functions and execution of assortment strategies. You will assist in driving growth by fostering relationships with our existing partners and through brand outreach as we expand our network in Dining, Drinking, and Jewelry. Assistant Buyers are entrepreneurial business drivers and self-starters who can create structure and work independently with limited supervision. We are always searching for the next great uncommon good and are passionate about the people and the products we work with. 

This hybrid role works on-site at our waterfront Brooklyn location 1 to 2 days a week, reporting to our Senior Buyer. 

ABOUT YOU 

You are a natural problem solver who brings solutions to the table more than issues. You are an extremely organized and efficient worker. You have a great eye and are passionate about creatively designed items. You are the one who can always find the needle in the haystack, and you obsess over the details. You have a knack for using data to build on current success and are unafraid to champion new ideas. You are interested in developing and bringing to life your own product ideas. You are excited to explore the endless possibilities of e-commerce and won't settle for business as usual. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage the new item pipeline; work with vendors and our onboarding team to ensure all new items are onboarded efficiently and accurately and convey key details to cross-functional teams. 

• Collaborate with vendor onboarding team to promptly set up new vendors and items as they're approved; maintain/update existing items in our database. 

• Oversee sample handoff process, including requesting samples, tracking delivery, soliciting any missing product details from vendors, writing copy/photo notes, preparing sample PowerPoint presentations, and managing their lifecycle with cross-departmental partners. 

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