PURCHASING SPECIALIST (TREASURE)

Purchasing Specialist Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: Assistant Store Manager / Store Manager About Treasure Treasure buys, sells, trades, and consigns precious metals, rare coins, currency, jewelry, sports cards, trading card games, memorabilia, and collectibles. Every collection has a story, and every customer deserves a fair, honest, and professional buying experience. Our Purchasing Specialists are the first step in building trust with customers while acquiring inventory that drives the success of Treasure. At Treasure, we don't just hire people—we build leaders. We believe every team member contributes to the success of the business regardless of position. We promote from within, cross-train across departments, invest in personal growth, and expect everyone to lead by example. If you enjoy negotiating, learning about collectibles, meeting new people, and making informed purchasing decisions, we'd love to meet you. Position Summary Purchasing Specialists are responsible for evaluating, researching, negotiating, and purchasing inventory for Treasure. This role requires honesty, professionalism, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for learning. Success comes from building lasting customer relationships, accurately evaluating merchandise, making informed buying decisions, and helping Treasure maintain a diverse, high-quality inventory. Success at Treasure requires flexibility, teamwork, accountability, and a willingness to learn every aspect of the business. Every team member is expected to support teammates and step into any department whenever needed. Primary Responsibilities Customer Experience Welcome every customer with professionalism and respect. Build trust through honest and transparent communication. Help customers sell, trade, and consign their collections. Explain offers clearly and professionally. Create a positive buying experience from start to finish. Maintain confidentiality when handling customer transactions. Purchasing & Evaluations Evaluate collectibles and valuables presented by customers. Research current market values using company resources. Negotiate purchases fairly and professionally. Purchase inventory within company guidelines. Identify opportunities to maximize value for both the customer and Treasure. Accurately document purchases and transactions. Stay informed on current market trends and pricing. Learn authentication techniques for the products we buy. Protect Treasure from counterfeit or altered merchandise. Maintain confidentiality regarding pricing and purchasing strategies. Inventory Support Prepare newly purchased merchandise for inventory processing. Accurately label and document purchased items. Communicate product details with the Inventory Team. Assist with receiving and organizing purchases. Help maintain accurate purchasing records. Operations Follow all company buying procedures. Maintain organized buying areas. Protect company assets. Assist other departments when business needs require. Continue learning new product categories and market trends. Teamwork & Cross Training Treasure believes in a team-first culture. Every team member is expected to understand multiple areas of the business and assist teammates whenever business needs change. Every team member is cross-trained in Fulfillment and is expected to assist with: Picking customer orders Packing shipments Shipping orders Receiving deliveries Order processing Department partnerships include: Sales Team ↔ Purchasing Team Sales Team ↔ Inventory Team Inventory Team ↔ Fulfillment Team Business needs change throughout the day. Every team member is expected to step in wherever help is needed to ensure an exceptional customer experience. Qualifications Required Outstanding customer service skills Strong communication and negotiation skills Honest, ethical, and dependable Strong attention to detail Comfortable researching product values Ability to make informed decisions Positive att…

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