Assistant Buyer

Emeryville, California | Contract | $25.00 - $28.00

February 27, 2026   |   Job ID: 2189248

Job Summary

Assistant Buyer (CONTRACT)

You are a detail-oriented and highly organized Assistant Buyer supporting a fast-paced Purchasing team within a value-driven retail environment. In this role, you will partner closely with Buyers to ensure accurate order execution, strong vendor communication, and efficient product flow across distribution centers. You play a key role in maintaining operational accuracy while helping drive sales, margin, and promotional success.

This position pays: $25-28/hour depending on experience

Location: Emeryville, CA (Monday - Thursday, Friday remote)

What you will be doing:

  • Support Buyers with all day-to-day departmental functions
  • Assist in writing and processing purchase orders
  • Monitor production timelines and ensure fulfillment accuracy
  • Track shipping and receiving across four distribution centers
  • Manage weekly receipt flow to ensure timely product arrival
  • Initiate product recalls when necessary
  • Coordinate approved price reductions and resolve cost discrepancies with Accounts Payable
  • Track and maintain monthly promotional ad plans
  • Partner with Inventory Planning to support forecasting and import management
  • Communicate clearly and proactively with vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Maintain strong working relationships with vendors, stores, warehouses, and internal departments
  • Analyze suggested product reorders and identify process efficiencies
  • Review sales by store and SKU to identify hot and slow sellers
  • Support vendor negotiations to improve terms and cost structures
  • Assist with marketing event planning and promotional execution
  • Shop competitors and conduct price checks to understand market positioning
  • Identify department trends to support sales and margin goals
  • Provide clear communication to stores regarding new items, trends, and operational updates

What you bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of retail, sales, or related experience
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales and performance data
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of leadership
  • Resourceful problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
  • Positive attitude, adaptability, and team-oriented mindset

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.

We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.

To learn more about the workplace culture and the position, please apply!

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To learn more about the workplace culture and the position, please apply!

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.

We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.

Company Description

If you’re looking for a new opportunity, the recruiting and staffing experts at Nelson Connects can help. We work with companies of all types and sizes across all industries. We help people like you find exciting roles with employers ranging from Fortune 100 companies, government, and nonprofit organizations to local businesses, industry leaders, and the most agile start-ups. The candidates we work with appreciate our responsive approach, genuine relationships, and exceptional service. With a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and credibility, we look forward to our work every day and are excited to help you find the right next step in your career.

Pay & Benefits Transparency

Nelson Connects provides compensation ranges for all job postings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws. The compensation range listed represents a good faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting for the specific position and work location, or locations where the role may be performed.

Eligible temporary associates may have access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, life/AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan options, commuter benefits, paid sick leave where mandated, and other state or locally required benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Where applicable, postings will describe any additional benefits, paid leave, bonus or incentive opportunities, commissions, and other forms of compensation specific to that position. Actual compensation offered may vary based on skills, experience, worksite location, shift, and other legitimate business factors.

Fair Chance Hiring

Nelson Connects will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance and ban-the-box laws.

Temporary Assignment Disclosure

For temporary or temporary-to-hire assignments, the job posting will identify the worksite location, anticipated schedule, pay rate or range, nature of the assignment, and other information required under applicable state or local law.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation

Nelson Connects is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.

At Nelson Connects, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to ensuring that every aspect of our hiring and interview process is accessible and supportive. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist in your job search or application process, please contact us at peopleoperations@nelsonconnects.com for assistance.

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