Buyer, Women's

About the role

The Buyer is responsible for managing the end-to-end retail merchandising process, including product selection, vendor negotiations, and inventory planning. This role plays a key part in executing the company’s buying strategy by ensuring that product assortments meet customer demand and align with brand and financial objectives. They may also lead and mentor junior-level buyers, providing guidance and support in daily operations and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product selection process for a specific category or a broad range of categories, developing buying strategies that align with the company’s business goals and customer preferences.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and delivery terms with suppliers to secure favorable deals for the company. Manage supplier relationships and ensure performance expectations are met.
• Control the buying budget, ensuring purchases align with financial targets.
• Monitor the profitability of selected products and adjust the assortment as needed.
• Forecast demand for products, adjust inventory levels based on sales trends, and manage stock to avoid overstocking or stockouts.
• Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and consumer behavior to make informed decisions about the product mix.
• Stay ahead of trends and make strategic decisions based on data and intuition.
• Work closely with other departments, including marketing, finance, and supply chain teams, to integrate purchasing strategies across the company.
• Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality, setting an example for leaders and associates.
• Develop and nurture strong cross-functional partnerships, driving business results and fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
• Serve as a company advocate in the industry and marketplace.
• Recruit, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers performance excellence.
• As a manager, serve as a leader of company culture, norms, and conduct.
• Balance a strong management presence with approachability, encouraging and eliciting associate feedback and interaction.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in retail merchandising, with a deep understanding of market trends, product categories, and customer behavior.
• Strong negotiation skills, financial acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to make decisions that balance customer demand and profitability.

Benefits

• Dog-friendly office environment
• On-site café
• On-site gym
• $1,000 referral incentive program
• Generous associate discount of 30-50% off merchandise online and in-stores
• Competitive long-term and short-term incentive program
• Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
• Calm Premium access for all employees
• Employee perks throughout the year

Pay

$100,000 per year

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in an open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
• Ability to work on a computer and mobile phone for multiple hours, with frequent interruptions.
• Required to travel in elevators or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors.
• Hotel, airplane, and car travel may be required.

This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.