Buyer

Purpose

We're passionate about our mission to delight customers with a unique, ever-changing marketplace of products from around the world. Our assortment includes stylish home décor, quality furniture, thoughtful gifts, time-honored handicrafts, and international food and beverage favorites.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Roth option and company match
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Paid vacation and paid sick time
• Sample Sales and up to 30% shopping discount on unique finds
• Work-life balance and work from home flexibility
• Opportunities for travel and exploration
• Professional development and leadership training

What You'll Own

• Develop and execute strategies
• Create assortments that meet financial metrics
• Develop core and seasonal products
• Build assortment plans through competitive shopping and vendor engagement
• Speak confidently about product vision and category performance
• Travel to vendor factories and attend trade shows
• Drive the business: Manage financial aspects, OTB and Buy Plans, and inventory management
• Manage promotional strategies to maximize sales and profitability
• Manage sourcing relationships and internal communications

What You'll Drive

• Manage financial aspects and demonstrate strong business acumen and agility
• Manage Open to Buy (OTB) and Buy Plans for designated category
• Review business regularly; analyze, summarize, and make recommendations
• Identify, source, and onboard new vendors
• Present new product ideas and concepts to internal partners
• Provide advertising, marketing, visual, and eCommerce support
• Confirm accuracy of all marketing exposure and signs
• Manage vendor relationships: negotiate best possible pricing, handle quality assurance issues, organize claims preparation, return to vendor (RTV) process, vendor income support, and track and resolve outstanding issues

Leadership Behaviors

• Influence, make decisions, and act without having the total picture
• Manage the professional development of one or more Assistant and/or Associate Buyers
• Build rapport quickly and establish positive and productive relationships with internal colleagues and external business partners

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years buying experience with a multi-unit retailer including domestic or foreign travel
• Bachelor’s degree required

Pay Range

CA Pay Range is $110,000 to $150,000 annually. Full time and part time associates are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan after three (3) months of service. Benefits for full-time employment on the first of the month following 30 days of continuous employment include offerings for programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Commuter Benefits and Employee Assistance.