Buyer – Lawn & Garden/Hardware

Atwoods Ranch & Home

. Lead the assigned business category for product assortment, pricing, and stock levels .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeBozeman • Montana • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial acumen in managing product assortments, pricing, and inventory levels while driving sales growth and maintaining high in-stock rates. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to optimize operations and achieve business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product Assortment ManagementFinancial Performance AnalysisMicrosoft Excel Pivot TablesSales Growth StrategyInventory Management

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Hard Skills

SalesMarginGMROISell Thru PercentTurnComp Store AnalysisDefective RatesFill RatesFinancial AnalysisInventory Turn

Soft Skills

TeamworkPositive AttitudeCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Product KnowledgeVendor NegotiationMarket TrendsCost SavingsSales Promotions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the assigned business category for product assortment, pricing, and stock levels
Balance store and customer needs while achieving financial results for Murdoch’s
Drive sales growth by gathering input from stores, industry peers, and other sources
Maintain high in-stock rates, healthy turn, and strong margins
Maintain product knowledge within the assigned category
Structure and maintain product data to support understanding of key business metrics
Build product assortments with suppliers and negotiate improved vendor programs
Attend trade shows and network with industry peers to monitor market trends
Execute the Midco Distributing strategy to realize cost savings
Partner with Planning Analyst to achieve sales, margin, and inventory turn targets
Partner with Logistics to improve freight savings and efficiency
Partner with Marketing to drive effective sales promotions
Partner with Training Coordinator to deploy product training
Partner with Operations to gather feedback and take action
Partner with Finance to maintain an accurate and efficient billing process
Partner with eCommerce to ensure product assets support online sales
Provide leadership to Purchasing Assistant(s)
Develop and deploy an inventory management plan with the Divisional Merchandise Manager
Communicate issues clearly in writing and verbally to all levels
Ensure Purchasing Assistant(s) receive appropriate training resources
Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting or equivalent is preferred, though not mandatory
Minimum of five years relatable experience and/or training
Strong understanding of applicable terms and metrics including Sales, Margin, GMROI, Sell Thru Percents, Turn, Comp Store Analysis, Defective Rates, Fill Rates, Terms, and Dating
Strong competency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel Pivot Tables
Strong competency in understanding and articulating the financial performance of the assigned category
Understanding of financial results related to sales, margin, and inventory turn
Attitude and actions aligned with supporting stores and company goals
Actions and attitude aligned with Mission, Values, and Principles
Teamwork
Positive attitude
Extensive travel required
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard
Close vision for PC work
Ability to bend, carry, and push
Must live within a 40-mile radius of the corporate office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Amazing Employee Discount on everything from clothes to power tools to pet food
Multiple Health Insurance options after 60 days
Dental & Vision options
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Holiday Pay
Paid Sick Time
401(k) with a generous 4% company match
Paid Parental Leave
Community Giving Program matches donations and provides paid volunteer hours
Wellness Program with credits that lower medical premiums
Training Program with over 250 courses
Other various Voluntary Insurance Options