Careers

A Message From The CEO

It is an exciting time to be part of The TJX Companies, Inc. As a global off-price value retailing company operating in the United States, Canada and Europe, TJX is a place where your career options are limitless. You can see the passion our Associates have for off-price retailing throughout every area of our organization. Our business successes, as well as our Open Door internal culture, are built on communication. Just as we have no walls in our stores, we strive for 'no walls' in our communication. No walls communication applies to every area at every level of the business, requiring all of us to be open to new ideas and to share best practices with each other. TJX is poised for continued success in the future and we are excited to share that success with you.



Carol Meyrowitz
President and CEO

 
Job Code 09-1700
Title Buyer
City New York
State NY

Why TJX?

 Are you ready to explore the corporate side of retail? The TJX Companies, Inc. is the world's largest off-price retailer, and is comprised of: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and A.J. Wright in the United States, Winners, HomeSense and STYLESENSE in Canada and T.K. Maxx and HOMESENSE in Europe. With over $20 billion in revenues, nine businesses, more than 2,700 stores, and almost 133,000 Associates, success is always in style at TJX. We at TJX understand that both our customers and the talent pool from which our Associates come are increasingly diverse. Our core values of respect, integrity and fairness are inherent in the relationships we build with each other, our vendors and our customers. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates and customers to create both a diversified mix of talent within TJX and a diversified mix of merchandise within our stores. We consider the unique views and opinions of our Associates to be the key to our growth and success in the future.

We currently have the following opportunity available:
Description

Buyer

Buyer What makes our Buyers Unique?

  • Our merchants are in the market every week fostering vendor relationships and buying exciting merchandise that represent an incredible value to our customer.
  • TJX is not tied to a corporate controlled matrix; we expect and encourage our Buyers to source new vendors and resources to bring in desired goods.
  • Our Buyers have a high level of autonomy; they have the ability to negotiate and make on-the-spot decisions while in the market place.
  • We provide an environment where our Buyers can be creative, free thinkers and encourage risk taking.

Responsibilities:

  • Opportunistically purchase highly fashionable, quality, brand name goods for one of our International Divisions.
  • Analyze history and current business in order to strategically forecast future opportunities.
  • Maintain knowledge of market conditions regarding price, resources and fashion as they relate to trends and key items, and react accordingly to impact sales.
  • Develop and maintain solid relationships with the vendor community.
  • Negotiate and make decisions to buy while in the market place.
  • Maintain partnerships with merchandising teams in the NY office and other geographic locations.
  • Travel domestically and internationally as needed.
  • A minimum of four years of merchandise buying experience in a fast turning fashion, accessories, or home fashion category for a large, multi-unit retail organization.
  • Must have a proven history of succesfully driving sales results.
  • Strong analytical, financial, strategic and planning skills.
  • A strong eye for fashion and trend.
  • A proven record of strong negotiating skills, with examples to substantiate.
  • Must be a go-getter, with a "can-do attitude" and a true excitement for the business.
  • Creative, entrepreneurial minded, with a strong comfort of taking measurable risks.
  • Strong team playing, clear communication, and relationship building skills are very important in order to be successful in our business.

    • Listen to our podcast to hear first hand about a Buyer's experience at TJX: http://jobsinpods.com/2008/02/28/become-a-buyer-at-tjx-in-massachusetts/



    What's In It For You?

    At the TJX Companies, Inc., conveniently located directly off both the Mass Pike and Route 9, you'll not only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, a Dependent Care Spending Account, Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.

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    TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity
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    TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity