RETAIL BUYER - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

About the role

The Corporate Merchandising team at Micro Center is seeking a Retail Buyer – Consumer Electronics. This position is located in the company's corporate headquarters in Hilliard, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end category management for assigned consumer electronics categories, including assortment strategy, pricing, promotions, lifecycle management, and exit strategies
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with established and emerging consumer electronics vendors to bring differentiated, high-demand products to market at competitive margins
• Drive revenue growth, gross margin, inventory turns, and GMROI in alignment with Micro Center’s financial and strategic objectives
• Lead vendor negotiations covering cost, terms, rebates, MDF, coop marketing, exclusives, bundles, and value-added programs (VIR, attach, and promotional funding)
• Build and execute category strategies based on consumer trends, product roadmaps, competitive intelligence, and store-level performance data
• Partner with Marketing and Web teams to shape omnichannel merchandising plans, promotional calendars, launches, and content that drive conversion both in-store and online
• Actively monitor competitive pricing, assortment, and promotions, making data-driven adjustments to pricing and buys to remain market-leading
• Analyze SKU-level performance, vendor scorecards, and market data to optimize assortments and continuously improve category results
• Identify and assess new business opportunities, technologies, and product categories consistent with Micro Center’s short- and long-term growth strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Distribution, Transportation, Stores, Web Development, Marketing, Finance, Planning, and Allocation teams to execute category plans seamlessly
• Support store operations and sales teams through product knowledge, assortment rationale, and merchandising direction to enhance customer experience
• Stay current on consumer electronics trends, technology advancements, and customer buying behavior to inform buying decisions and strategic recommendations

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Retail Merchandising, Marketing, or Business preferred
• A minimum of 5 years merchant experience as a Buyer in the Consumer Electronics industry
• Strong negotiation skills needed
• A proven track record of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with vendors
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and retail math skills
• Must be self-starter who is able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work with speed and accuracy
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be a team player
• Knowledge of purchasing and forecasting systems required as well as proficiency in MS Office with an emphasis on Excel and Outlook