We're looking for a resourceful, detail-driven professional with strong negotiation skills and a passion for product strategy to join our team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building vendor relationships, and brings a solutions-oriented mindset to every challenge. Success in this role requires a sharp analytical eye, comfort working cross-functionally, and the ability to manage multiple priorities-from purchase planning and inventory management to vendor sourcing and margin optimization. If you're someone who loves turning data into smart buying decisions and takes pride in curating exceptional product assortments, we invite you to grow with Family Center Farm & Home.

The Softlines Buyer of Footwear is responsible for managing the end-to-end purchasing process, including vendor negotiations, purchase order execution, inventory planning, and product quality assurance. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and ensure timely product availability. The Buyer will play a key role in identifying sourcing opportunities, building vendor relationships, and driving purchasing decisions that support business goals and customer needs.

Join Family Center Farm & Home:

Founded in 1965 by the Mills family, Family Center Farm & Home Stores remain family-owned and operated to this day. Family Center Farm & Home stores serve the Harrisonville, Butler, Paola, Rolla, Ozark, Sedalia and St. Joseph communities. FC Farm & Home offers customers more diverse products and services than other traditional "big box" stores. Family Center Farm & Home lives up to the moniker "The Everything Store" by offering top brand names like Ariat, Carhartt, Cub Cadet, Fire Chief, Priefert, Purina, Scotts, Stihl, and Weaver Leather.

Family Center Farm & Home stands out from the competition by focusing on providing top-notch customer service. Family Center's knowledgeable team members welcome customers with friendly greetings and big smiles the moment customers enter the store. Each Family Center Farm & Home employee is committed to meeting every customer's needs, no matter how big or small.

Why Join Our Team?

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  Team-centric work environment

  
  


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  Employee store discount

  
  


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  Advancement opportunities

  
  

Additional Benefits for Full-Time:

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  Great insurance benefits

  
  
  
  
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    Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  FSA & HSA

  
  


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  Short Term Disability

  
  


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  401k contribution

  
  


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  Company Paid Life Insurance

  
  


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  Voluntary Life Insurance

  
  


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  Generous paid time off